This is the 2277th most frequent Spanish word.
paro
"Paro" in Spanish can mean "strike" (work stoppage) or "unemployment," depending on context.
In this context, 'paro' refers to a strike or temporary cessation of work or activity.
El país atraviesa un paro nacional debido a las protestas.
The country is experiencing a national strike due to the protests.
Here, 'paro' is used to denote a stoppage or cessation, often referring to machinery or functionality.
El paro de la máquina detuvo la producción en la fábrica.
The shutdown of the machine stopped production in the factory.
In this sentence, 'paro' is used to indicate unemployment, particularly in demographic or statistical contexts.