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parar
stop
Parar means to stop. This word doesn't have any obvious English cognates or components, so it's best to learn it as a whole.
verb
  1. stop
    To stop or halt
    El conductor tuvo que parar el coche en el semáforo rojo. // The driver had to stop the car at the red light.
  2. stand up
    To stand up or get up
    Todos se pararon para aplaudir al final del concierto. // Everyone stood up to applaud at the end of the concert.