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What is the meaning of 'parar'?

  1. To stop

  2. To stay

  3. To proceed

  4. To leave

The correct answer is: To stop

The verb 'parar' in Spanish translates to "to stop" in English. This is its primary and most widely recognized meaning, used in various contexts where the action of halting or ceasing movement is involved. For example, when someone is driving and needs to stop the vehicle, they would use the verb 'parar' to describe that action. The other options, while they represent valid actions in Spanish, do not align with the specific meaning of 'parar.' The verb that means to "stay" is typically 'quedarse,' "to proceed" can be translated as 'proceder,' and "to leave" is conveyed using 'salir.' Thus, 'parar' distinctly means "to stop," confirming its correct interpretation in this context.