This is the 10126th most frequent Catalan word.
para
"Para" in Catalan means "word" or "stop," depending on context.
Here, 'para' functions as a verb, meaning 'stops' or 'halts', demonstrating its usage in the context of preventing movement.
La paret para el vent.
The wall stops the wind.
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'.
Aquest paraigua és nou.
This umbrella is new.
Here, 'para' acts as an imperative verb form of 'parar', which means 'to stop', instructing someone to cease an action.