párate
“párate” means “stop” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stop
Also: pull over
📝 In Action
¡Párate un momento, por favor!
A1Stop for a moment, please!
Párate en la siguiente esquina.
A2Stop at the next corner.
stand up
Also: get up
📝 In Action
Párate de esa silla, por favor.
A1Stand up from that chair, please.
¡Párate para saludar!
A2Stand up to say hello!
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "párate" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: párate
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Mexico and someone says '¡Párate!', what should you do?
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From the Latin word 'parare', which originally meant to 'prepare' or 'make ready.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean 'to stop' or 'to stand still.'
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there an accent on the first 'a'?
When you attach a pronoun like 'te' to a command word, it makes the word longer. To keep the stress on the same syllable (the 'pa'), we must add a written accent mark.
Can I use 'párate' with my boss?
No, 'párate' is informal (tú). For a boss or someone you don't know well, use 'párese'.