This is the 5178th most frequent Portuguese word.
paralisado
"Paralisado" means "paralyzed" in English.
In this sentence, 'paralisado' is used to describe the traffic being at a stop and unable to move, metaphorically impacted by the accident.
O trânsito estava completamente paralisado após o acidente.
The traffic was completely paralyzed after the accident.
Here, 'paralisado' is used figuratively to convey that the person was overcome by fear to the point of being unable to act or move.
Ele ficou paralisado de medo ao ver o cachorro grande.
He was paralyzed with fear upon seeing the large dog.
In this example, 'paralisado' references the cessation or suspension of the process's progression due to an external issue.