Parche (en. Patch)

/ˈpartʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Piece of fabric or material used to cover a hole or repair something.
He put a patch on his torn jacket.
Colocó un parche en su chaqueta rasgada.
Element used to modify or enhance a system, especially in computing.
The program received a patch to fix bugs.
El programa recibió un parche para corregir errores.
Fun or informal, especially in certain colloquial expressions.
That outing with friends was a real patch.
Esa salida con amigos fue un verdadero parche.

Etymology

From the French term 'parche', related to 'patch' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

paper patch
A temporary document or format used to solve a problem.
parche de papel
to make a patch
To implement a quick or temporary solution to a problem.
hacer un parche

Related Words

mend
Piece of fabric used to repair clothing.
remiendo
repair
Action of fixing something that is broken or damaged.
reparación
modification
Change made to something to improve it.
modificación

Slang Meanings

A gathering or social meeting among friends.
Let's have a patch this weekend.
Vamos a hacer un parche este fin de semana.
Fun or pleasant atmosphere.
The atmosphere at the party was a good patch.
El ambiente en la fiesta era un buen parche.