No. 10,126 in Catalan
para
"Para" in Catalan means "word" or "stop," depending on context.
In a sentence
La paret para el vent.
The wall stops the wind.
Here, 'para' functions as a verb, meaning 'stops' or 'halts', demonstrating its usage in the context of preventing movement.
Aquest paraigua és nou.
This umbrella is new.
In this case, 'para' forms part of the compound noun 'paraigua' (umbrella), showing its use as a root that contributes to the meaning of 'protects from rain'.
Para de cridar, si us plau.
Stop shouting, please.
Here, 'para' acts as an imperative verb form of 'parar', which means 'to stop', instructing someone to cease an action.
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