Par (en. Pair)
/par/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A pair is the unit composed of two equal elements or that are considered together.
I have a pair of new shoes.
Tengo un par de zapatos nuevos.
In sports, especially golf, it refers to the standard number of strokes a player should use to complete a hole.
My goal is to finish the hole at par.
Mi objetivo es terminar el hoyo en par.
Relationship or comparison between two things.
The pair of artworks has a similar style.
El par de obras de arte tiene un estilo similar.
Etymology
From Latin 'par', which means equal or pair.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at par
On equal terms.
a par
in pairs
That is equal or in balance.
en par
pair of eyes
It refers to a look or attention to something.
par de ojos
Related Words
couple
Set of two people or things that are considered together.
pareja
duet
It is a set of two singers or musicians.
dueto
parity
Equality in number or value.
paridad
Slang Meanings
Term used in some sports to refer to a performance equal to the standard.
I achieved a par in the golf game.
Logré un par en el juego de golf.
Expression that indicates two things are equivalent or equal.
It is par with the rest of the group.
Es par con el resto del grupo.