paragem

paragem

Portuguese

Etymology

From parar (“to stop”) +‎ -agem.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /paˈɾa.ʒẽj̃/ [paˈɾa.ʒẽɪ̯̃]

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˈɾa.ʒɐ̃j̃/

• (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