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paro
paro
paro(
pah
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roh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (cessation of activity)
a. stoppage
El paro del servicio de autobús en la ciudad ha afectado a muchos ciudadanos.The stoppage of bus service in the city has affected many citizens.
2. (workers' protest)
a. strike
Los trabajadores de la refinería hicieron un paro.The workers at the refinery went on strike.
3. (joblessness)
(Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
a. unemployment
El paro subió en Valencia el pasado mes de marzo.Unemployment rose in Valencia last March.
4. (unemployment benefits)
(Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
a. unemployment compensation
(United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Está recibiendo el paro desde que la despidieron.She's been receiving unemployment compensation since she was fired.
b. dole (informal) (United Kingdom)
Voy a formarme mañana en la oficina del paro.I'm going to queue up at the dole office tomorrow.
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