parada

1. stop, halt, break

interruption of movement or an activity

• Hicimos una parada para comer.We stopped for a meal.
• El tren hizo una parada breve.The train made a brief stop.
• La lluvia obligó a una parada del partido.The rain forced a halt to the match.

2. stop, station

place where a means of transport stops

• El autobús para en esta parada.The bus stops at this stop.
• Bajamos en la próxima parada.We got off at the next stop.
• Hay una parada de taxis frente al hotel.There is a taxi stand in front of the hotel.

3. save

goalkeeper's action of stopping the ball

• El portero hizo una gran parada.The goalkeeper made a great save.
• Su parada evitó el gol.His save prevented a goal.
• La parada del penalti decidió el partido.The penalty save decided the match.

4. market stall

place in a market where goods are sold

• Compré fruta en una parada del mercado.I bought fruit at a market stall.
• La parada vende flores frescas.The stall sells fresh flowers.
• Cerraron la parada de pescado.They closed the fish stall.

5. military parade

ceremonial march of troops

• La parada militar empezó a las diez.The military parade began at ten.
• El rey saludó durante la parada.The king waved during the parade.
• Miles de personas vieron la parada.Thousands of people watched the parade.