dos paradas
/dos paɾadas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "two stops" is translated into Spanish as dos paradas.
This phrase is used to describe the distance or the amount of time it takes for a vehicle to reach two subsequent stations or designated stopping points.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the number dos (two) and the feminine plural noun paradas (stops).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because parada is a feminine noun, the number dos is used with the feminine plural form paradas.
How do you pronounce it?
/dos paɾadas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, parada can also refer to a specific type of street market or a temporary roadside stall.
- The word dos is a cognate of the Persian word دو, showing that the Spanish word for 'two' has distant relatives in Middle Eastern languages.
- In a poetic or formal context, parada refers to a 'halt' or temporary rest during a long journey, moving beyond the scope of modern city commutes.
Examples in context
- El autobús se detendrá en dos paradasThe bus will stop at two stops
- Hacemos dos paradas de camino al destinoWe make two stops along the way to the destination
- Voy a bajarme en dos paradas másI will get off in two more stops
- El ómnibus se detiene en dos paradas previas al destinoThe bus stops at two stops before the destination
- La próxima estación está a dos paradas de aquí.The next station is two stops from here.
- Solo faltan dos paradas para llegar.Only two stops left to arrive.
- Me bajo en dos paradas.I'm getting off in two stops.
- El tren tiene solo dos paradas más.The train has only two more stops.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are riding the subway together.
- Alejandro¿Cuánto falta para la estación central?How long until the central station?
- LucíaFaltan solo dos paradas, Alejandro.There are only two stops left, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, todavía tengo tiempo de leer.Perfect, I still have time to read.
- LucíaYo también aprovecharé para descansar.I will also take the chance to rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
