🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Stop" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Спри
"Stop" in Bulgarian · say it like spee

The most natural way to say "Stop" in Bulgarian is Спри. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Спри се
used when addressing someone directly
Стига
more casual, often used in conversations to mean 'that's enough'

When to use it

Use 'Спри' when you want someone to stop doing something immediately. It is a direct command. You can use it in both formal and informal situations, depending on your tone.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Спри да говориш.Stop talking.
Спри колата!Stop the car!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'спри' with 'спи', which means 'sleep'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Спри, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bulgarian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'спри' in a polite request?

It's more of a command, so for polite requests, use 'Моля, спри'.

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