Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parar
verb
/pah-RAHR/
Definition
To stop or cease from doing something.
Examples
- É importante parar para descansar depois de um longo dia. (It is important to stop to rest after a long day.)
- Ele decidiu parar de fumar para melhorar sua saúde. (He decided to stop smoking to improve his health.)
- Por favor, pare de falar tão alto. (Please, stop talking so loudly.)
Meaning
Parar is a verb used to indicate the action of coming to a halt or discontinuing an activity.
Synonyms
- cessar
- interromper
- detener
- concluir