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General Slang
Tirar Paro
/ti.ˈɾaɾ ˈpa.ɾo/ · phrase · informal
Mexican slang for doing someone a favor or having their back.
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Definitions
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To have someone's back or back them up in a situation.
“My friends always tiran paro when things get tough.”
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As 'qué paro,' meaning 'what a hassle' or 'what a mess,' a related but separate use of 'paro.'
“Qué paro, the venue cancelled last minute.”
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To do someone a solid or a favor, helping them out when they need it.
“Can you tirar paro and cover my shift tonight?”
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Tirar Paro In A Sentence
Tírame paro and pick me up from the airport?
He always tira paro, never lets the crew down.
Thanks for tirar paro with the move, owe you one.
Origin & Usage
Mexican Spanish, where 'paro' means a favor or a hand. 'Tirar paro' literally 'to throw a favor' is everyday slang for helping someone out. Common across casual Mexican speech.
People Also Ask
What does 'tirar paro' mean?
It's Mexican slang for doing someone a favor or having their back. 'Tírame paro' means 'do me a solid.'
What does 'paro' mean on its own?
In this slang sense it means a favor or a hand. 'Qué paro' separately means 'what a hassle.'
Is 'tirar paro' formal?
No, it's casual everyday slang. In formal settings you'd say 'hacer un favor.'
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