paragem

Portuguese

Etymology

From parar (“to stop”) +‎ -agem.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /paˈɾa.ʒẽj̃/ [paˈɾa.ʒẽɪ̯̃]
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐˈɾa.ʒɐ̃j̃/
    • (Central Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐˈɾa.ʒẽj̃/
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐˈɾa.ʒẽj̃/

  • Hyphenation: pa‧ra‧gem

Noun

paragem f (plural paragens)

  1. stop, stoppage, halt (the act of stopping or halting)
  2. (Portugal) stop (place where passengers get on and off buses or trams)
    Onde é a paragem do autocarro? ― Where is the bus stop?
    Synonyms: (Brazil) parada, (Brazil) ponto
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