Parce (en. Part)
/ˈpaɾ.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Colloquial term to refer to a friend or companion.
What's up, dude? How have you been?
¿Qué más, parce? ¿Cómo has estado?
Used to express camaraderie among young people.
I'm going out with my buddies tonight.
Voy a salir con mis parces esta noche.
Expression of trust and familiarity.
That dude always helps me with problems.
Ese parce siempre me ayuda en los problemas.
Etymology
Possibly derived from 'parcero', used in Colombian Spanish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What's up, dude?
Informal greeting among friends.
¿Qué más, parce?
Dude, come here.
Invitation to come closer.
Parce, ven aquí.
Everything good, dude?
Inquiry about a friend's well-being.
¿Todo bien, parce?
Related Words
parcero
Term with a similar meaning, also used to refer to a friend.
parcero
pana
Similar colloquial word used in various parts of Latin America.
pana
güey
Term used in Mexico that resembles 'parce' in the context of friendship.
güey
Slang Meanings
Affectionate term to refer to a close friend.
That dude is like a brother to me.
Ese parce es como un hermano para mí.
Used to denote trust.
Don't worry, dude, I've got your back.
No te preocupes, parce, yo te apoyo.