English–Spanish

“stop” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoparar · detener · suspender

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈtop/

Example

Tenemos que hacer un stop antes del cruce.

We have to come to a stop before the intersection.

Illustration for stop (stop)

How to say “stop” in Spanish

“Stop” in Spanish is stop.

Short halt at a road crossing.

Full entry for stop: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with stop

La señal stop está al lado de la escuela.

The stop sign is next to the school.

Tips for using stop

  • In speech Spanish speakers commonly say hacer un stop and use the masculine article el stop, while formal writing prefers parar, parada, detención, or local signals like alto or pare.

Other Spanish words for “stop”

El autobús paró frente a la estación.

The bus stopped in front of the station.

¿Puedes detener el coche?

Could you stop the car?

Vamos a suspender la reunión por la lluvia.

We are going to cancel the meeting because of the rain.

Related English words

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