Alexa, para
The English phrase 'alexa, stop' is translated into Spanish as Alexa, para.
What does it mean word for word?
The word para is the second-person singular imperative form of the verb parar, which means 'to stop' or 'to halt'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb para is the imperative (command) form of parar used for the informal 'tú' subject.
Did you know?
- The word para can also be a shortened slang term for paramilitar, referring to a member of a paramilitary group.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, shouting ¡Para! is the standard way to tell a taxi or bus driver to pull over and let you out.
- The verb parar can be used reflexively as pararse, which changes the meaning from 'to stop' to 'to stand up'.
Examples in context
- Alexa, para la música.Alexa, stop the music.
- Alexa, para por favor.Alexa, stop please.
- Alexa, para el temporizador.Alexa, stop the timer.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are in the living room when the music gets too loud.
- MateoEstá muy fuerte la música.The music is too loud.
- MaríaAlexa, para.Alexa, stop.
- MateoGracias, María.Thanks, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
