Spanish Conversation · Level 147
30 words
Spanish word
parón
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈɾon/
Meaning
- masculine nouninterruption
Example
Hubo un parón en la obra por la lluvia.
There was an interruption in the work because of the rain.
More examples
Hubo un parón en el concierto cuando se fue la luz.
There was an interruption at the concert when the power went out.
Core concept
A sudden stoppage that prevents a process from continuing.
Common phrases
parón laboral
work stoppage
parón momentáneo
momentary interruption
parón de tráfico
traffic stoppage
Similar words
interrupción: Temporary halt of an activity or process occurring partway through its course.
pausa: Short intentional break in an activity or speech, usually for rest or regrouping.
parada: Complete stop of movement or operation that leaves something at rest in place.
suspensión: Official suspension of an activity or service, imposed or authorized by an authority.
Definition in Spanish
Interrupción brusca y generalmente temporal de un proceso o actividad que impide su desarrollo normal.
Word origin
From Spanish parar 'to stop' plus the suffix -ón, which adds force or the sense of a resulting stop, so parón denotes a sudden or significant stoppage of activity.
Usage tips
- Parón is used more than pausa for externally caused or disruptive halts, so speakers often specify cause or duration, and the written accent on ó is required.
Other meanings
- stopnoun
- pausenoun
- breaknoun
Opposites
- avanceprogressnoun
- continuidadcontinuitynoun