How to Say “Stop Now” in Spanish

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para ahora
/paɾa aoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stop now" is translated into Spanish as para ahora.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to cease an action immediately.

Which one should you use?

Use pare ahora instead of para ahora when addressing someone using the formal usted register.

How does it change in a sentence?

In the phrase para ahora, the word para is the informal imperative (command) form of the verb parar (to stop).

How do you pronounce it?

/paɾa aoɾa/

Did you know?

  • The verb parar is used not only for stopping an action but also to describe a car parking or a person staying at a hotel.
  • The word ahora originated as a combination of the Latin words hāc and hōrā, meaning 'at this hour'.

Examples in context

  • Disculpe, señor. Deténgase ahora.
    Excuse me, sir. Stop now.
  • ¡Alto ya! ¡No lo hagas!
    Stop now! Don't do it!
  • Tranquilo, ya paro.
    Relax, I'll stop.
  • ¡Para ahora mismo!
    Stop right now!

Example conversation

Daniel and María are arguing in the kitchen.

  1. Daniel

    No quiero escuchar más.
    I don't want to hear any more.
  2. María

    Pero tengo que explicarlo.
    But I have to explain it.
  3. Daniel

    ¡Para ahora, María!
    Stop now, María!
  4. María

    Está bien, Daniel.
    Alright, Daniel.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries ahora, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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