¡Para!

¡Para!
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(stop moving; imperative; second person singular)
a. Stop!
¡El semáforo está rojo! ¡Para!The light is red! Stop!
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(stop doing it; imperative; second person singular)
a. Stop it!
¡Para! No te voy a comprar la pelota por mucho que llores.Stop it! I'm not going to buy you the ball no matter how much you cry.
¡Para! ¡Me estás dejando sordo con tus gritos!Stop it! Your screams are making me deaf!
b. Stop!
¡Para! No me pongas más espaguetis. Ya te dije que no tengo mucha hambre.Stop! Don't serve me any more spaghetti. I told you I'm not very hungry.
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