How to Say "stand" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “stand” is “parada” — use 'parada' when referring to a designated place where a vehicle stops, like a bus stop or taxi stand..
parada
/pah-RAH-dah//paˈɾaða/
Examples
La parada de autobús está justo aquí al lado.
The bus stop is right next door here.
¿Dónde está la parada de taxis más cercana?
Where is the nearest taxi stand?
Gender Reminder
Even though it ends in 'a', remember that this word is feminine, so you always use 'la parada' or 'una parada'.
soporte
/so-POR-te//soˈpoɾte/
Examples
Necesitamos un soporte más fuerte para la televisión.
We need a stronger stand for the television.
El estante se cayó porque el soporte estaba roto.
The shelf fell because the bracket was broken.
Always Masculine
This word is masculine, so you must always use it with 'el' (the) or 'un' (a).
Support vs. Help
Mistake: “Using 'soporte' to mean emotional support.”
Correction: Use 'apoyo' for emotional help. 'Soporte' is usually for physical or technical things.
puesto
/PWES-toh//ˈpwesto/
Examples
En la feria hay un puesto de churros delicioso.
At the fair, there is a delicious churro stand.
Tengo un nuevo puesto en la oficina.
I have a new job/position at the office.
Compramos frutas frescas en un puesto del mercado.
We bought fresh fruit at a stall in the market.
El soldado no puede abandonar su puesto.
The soldier cannot leave his post.
póngase
Examples
Póngase junto a la ventana para ver mejor.
Stand next to the window to see better.
Noun vs. Verb 'Stand'
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