General
tirar paro
What does tirar paro mean?
To have someone's back or back them up in a situation.
"My friends always tiran paro when things get tough."
Origin
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.
Frequently asked questions
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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