This is the 1114th most frequent Portuguese word.
parar
To stop.
In this sentence, 'parar' means 'to stop.' It refers to halting an activity to take a break or rest.
Eu vou parar para descansar.
I'm going to stop to rest.
Here, 'parar' again means 'to stop,' but it's used to indicate ceasing an ongoing and continuous activity, such as laughing.
Ele não consegue parar de rir.
He can't stop laughing.
In this sentence, 'parar' is used in the context of driving, meaning to bring a vehicle to a stop or halt.