Paralelar (en. To parallel)

/paɾa.leˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place or draw lines that run parallel to each other.
The architect decided to parallel the train tracks in the new design.
El arquitecto decidió paralelar las vías del tren en el nuevo diseño.
To refer to similarities or comparisons between two concepts.
The teacher tried to parallel the works of two authors so that the students better understood their styles.
El profesor intentó paralelar la obra de dos autores para que los estudiantes entendieran mejor sus estilos.
To conduct an analysis that considers two situations or elements at the same time.
In his research, he paralleled the results of two different experiments.
En su investigación, paraleló los resultados de dos experimentos diferentes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'parallelaris', which means 'in parallel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To parallel ideas
Establish connections or similarities between different concepts.
Paralelar ideas
To parallel situations
Compare two circumstances to highlight their similarities or differences.
Paralelar situaciones
To parallel approaches
Align different perspectives in an analysis.
Paralelar enfoques

Related Words

parallel
That is in the same direction and will never cross another line.
paralelo
similarity
Characteristic of being similar or equal to another thing.
similitud
comparison
Action of comparing, of establishing relationships between elements.
comparación

Slang Meanings

To do the same as another in a context of imitation.
You don't have to parallel his style; you need to find your own.
No tienes que paralelar su estilo; debes encontrar el tuyo propio.
To follow a similar path to another person.
If you decide to parallel that strategy, you might also achieve good results.
Si decides paralelar esa estrategia, puede que también obtengas buenos resultados.