Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
paralizar
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾaliˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbparalyze
Example
La huelga paralizó el tráfico en la ciudad.
The strike paralyzed traffic in the city.
More examples
La avería paralizó la producción en la fábrica.
The breakdown paralyzed production at the factory.
Core concept
An imposed inability to move or to function affecting people, infrastructure, or the economy.
Common phrases
paralizar el tráfico
paralyze traffic
paralizar la producción
paralyze production
paralizar un servicio
paralyze a service
Similar words
detener: Bring something in motion or an ongoing event to a temporary or complete stop.
parar: Halt bodily movement or an action so it ceases moving or operating.
bloquear: Block a street, channel, or system by placing an obstacle that stops passage.
interrumpir: Cut off the continuity of a task or discussion, producing a pause or gap.
Definition in Spanish
Provocar la pérdida de movimiento o el cese de la función de algo o alguien, usado tanto para estados físicos como para paralizaciones sociales o económicas.
Word origin
Built from the noun parálisis (ultimately from Greek παράλυσις) by adding the Spanish causative suffix -izar to make a verb.
Usage tips
- Paralizar is normally transitive to name the agent that causes the stoppage, while the resulting state is expressed with estar or quedar paralizado.