was stopping, used to stop
Laura não parava quando queria algo.
Laura didn't stop when she wanted something.
— Um Contratempo (2017)
Mas ele não parava.
But he wouldn't stop.
— Oh Boy (2012)
A vez mais engraçada foi quando chovia e parava, chovia e parava.
The funniest time was when it rained and then stopped, rained and then stopped.
— Duas Irmãs (2003)
Ele nunca parava de tentar.
He never stopped trying.
— O Segredo de Aman (2003)
Para um cara que não parava quieto, falava pouco.
For a guy who couldn't sit still, he didn't say much.
— Os Bons Companheiros (1990)