No. 1,423 in Catalan
parada
"Parada" means "stop" (as in a bus stop or stopping place) in English.
In a sentence
La parada d'autobús és a prop.
The bus stop is nearby.
Here, 'parada' refers to a place designated for stopping, specifically for public transportation like buses.
Hem fet una parada breu per descansar.
We made a brief stop to rest.
In this sentence, 'parada' refers to an act of stopping during a journey, typically to pause or rest.
La parada del mercat té verdures fresques.
The market stall has fresh vegetables.
Here, 'parada' indicates a physical stall or stand at a market, where goods are openly displayed and sold.
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