stop practicing

[/stɑp ˈpræktɪsɪŋ/]
verb phrase
parar de praticar
1. to cease or discontinue an activity of repetitive training or skill development
I decided to stop practicing guitar after five years.
Decidi parar de praticar guitarra depois de cinco anos.
2. to abandon the habit or routine of engaging in a particular exercise or discipline
She stopped practicing yoga during the winter months.
Ela parou de praticar ioga durante os meses de inverno.
3. to end a session of rehearsal or training
The team decided to stop practicing early due to the storm.
O time decidiu parar de praticar mais cedo por causa da tempestade.
In Brazilian culture, practice (prática) is highly valued, particularly in sports and music education. 'Parar de praticar' often carries connotations of giving up on personal development or discipline. In the USA, this phrase is common in sports contexts and skill-building environments, particularly among youth and athletes.
NYC Slang
stop hitting the books; stop putting in work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quit practicingcease practicingdiscontinue practicingabandon practicegive up practice
Antonyms / Antônimos
start practicingbegin practicingcontinue practicingkeep practicingresume practicing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parar de praticar
standard expression used across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
parar de treinar
treinar is commonly used in colloquial speech for practice/training
São Paulo
parar de praticar/treinar
both expressions are equally accepted in contemporary usage
Portugal
parar de praticar/treinar
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, though treino is more common in sports contexts

Related Words

practicetrainingexerciserehearsaldrillskill development

Related Idioms & Phrases

call it a day
throw in the towel
hang it up
put it to rest
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