This is the 1423rd most frequent Catalan word.
parada
"Parada" means "stop" (as in a bus stop or stopping place) in English.
Here, 'parada' refers to a place designated for stopping, specifically for public transportation like buses.
La parada d'autobús és a prop.
The bus stop is nearby.
In this sentence, 'parada' refers to an act of stopping during a journey, typically to pause or rest.
Hem fet una parada breu per descansar.
We made a brief stop to rest.
Here, 'parada' indicates a physical stall or stand at a market, where goods are openly displayed and sold.