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I understand one meaning of para is to shield or protect,hence paraguas,a shield from rain.Thanks,DAVE

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updated Jul 5, 2011
posted by senordave

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parabrisas, parasol, parachoques...there are several of them with that meaning.

I think the meaning is more of stop/block (from parar) than para (for).

updated Jul 5, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
The RAE appears to confirm the etymology you have suggested. - Izanoni1, Jul 4, 2011
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good luck

updated Jul 5, 2011
posted by KaSaMaSeeL
A ti, también. Ten suerte. - 0074b507, Jul 4, 2011
What does ("ten" suerte) mean? - territurtle, Jul 5, 2011