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parada

[pəˈɾadə]
nounfemininepl: paradas
stop; halt
1. A place where a vehicle stops to pick up or drop off passengers
The bus stop is on the corner.
A parada de ônibus fica na esquina.
2. The act of stopping or ceasing motion
The sudden halt caused everyone to stumble.
A parada súbita fez todos tropeçarem.
3. A stoppage or interruption
There was a work stoppage at the factory.
Houve uma parada de trabalho na fábrica.
4. A public exhibition or display, particularly a military or festive procession
The military parade showcased new equipment.
A parada militar exibiu novos equipamentos.
Synonyms
paragemparaçãointerrupçãodesfile
Antonyms
movimentocontinuaçãopartida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada
Most common usage for bus stops and general halts
Rio de Janeiro
parada
Standard usage; also used colloquially to mean 'situation' or 'thing'
São Paulo
parada
Standard usage for transportation stops
Portugal
paragem
Preferred for bus/transportation stops; parada less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

parada cardíaca (cardiac arrest)
parada de ônibus (bus stop)
fazer uma parada (to make a stop)
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