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How to Say "parked" in Spanish

The Spanish word forparkedis paradoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1

parado

AdjectiveA1
vehicle
A simplified drawing of a person standing upright and still.

Examples

Estuvo parado en la esquina esperando el autobús.

He was standing on the corner waiting for the bus.

El coche se quedó parado en medio de la carretera.

The car was left stopped in the middle of the road.

Use with 'Estar'

When 'parado' describes a temporary state (like someone standing up right now), you almost always use the verb 'estar'.

Confusing 'Parado' and 'De Pie'

Mistake:Using 'parado' only when meaning 'standing' (like standing up).

Correction: 'De pie' specifically means 'on one's feet.' 'Parado' can mean 'standing' OR 'stopped.' If you want to emphasize the upright position, use 'de pie'.

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