What it's NOT
parade does NOT translate to parada.
To say "parada" in English, use stop.
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parade
Does NOT mean parada
It means a festive procession
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
parade means a festive procession.
Why it's confused
Spanish "parada" is the act of stopping or a transit stop. English "parade" is a festive procession moving through the streets. A bus stop in English is "bus stop."
How it's pronounced
paradepa-RÉID
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Examples of correct use
English
The parade marched down Main Street.
Spanish
El desfile avanzó por la calle principal.
English
We watched the Christmas parade.
Spanish
Vimos el desfile de Navidad.
A trick to remember it
Parade = a festive procession. A bus stop (Spanish "parada") = stop.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "parade" mean in English?
"Parade" means "a festive procession". It looks a lot like "parada", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "parada" in English?
To say "parada" in English, use "stop". If you use "parade" instead, you would actually be saying "a festive procession".
Do "parade" and "parada" mean the same thing?
Spanish "parada" is the act of stopping or a transit stop. English "parade" is a festive procession moving through the streets. A bus stop in English is "bus stop."
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