paró
“paró” means “He stopped” in Spanish (Completed action).
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El tren paró de repente en medio del campo.
A1The train stopped suddenly in the middle of the field.
Ella paró la pelota con el pecho.
A2She stopped the ball with her chest.
¿Por qué paró usted la reunión tan pronto?
B1Why did you (formal) stop the meeting so early?
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: paró
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'paró' to mean 'stopped'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *parāre*, which originally meant 'to prepare' or 'to make ready.' Over time, this meaning evolved in Spanish to mean 'to stop' or 'to halt,' often used in the context of preparing a position or halting movement.
First recorded: Before the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'paró' an irregular verb form?
No, 'paró' is a regular conjugation of the -ar verb 'parar' in the simple past tense (preterite). All regular -ar verbs follow this pattern: infinitive minus -ar, plus -ó for 'él/ella/usted'.
How do I know if 'paró' means 'stopped' or 'stood up'?
It depends heavily on the region and the context. If you are talking about vehicles or activity, it almost always means 'stopped.' If you are talking about a person moving from sitting to standing, Spanish speakers often use the reflexive 'se paró' (he/she stood up).