Parejas (en. Couples)
/paˈɾexas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of two people who maintain a romantic relationship.
Couples usually celebrate their anniversary every year.
Las parejas suelen celebrar su aniversario cada año.
A set of elements that are presented as equals or in relation.
The artist exhibited several pairs of sculptures in the gallery.
El artista expuso varias parejas de esculturas en la galería.
An intimate relationship between two individuals.
Couples should communicate openly to resolve conflicts.
Las parejas deben comunicarse abiertamente para resolver conflictos.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'pareja', which comes from the Latin 'paricula', a diminutive of 'par', meaning equal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
domestic partnership
Stable cohabitation relationship between two people without being married.
pareja de hecho
to pair up
To form a romantic or couple relationship.
hacer pareja
ideal partner
A person considered perfect as a partner.
pareja ideal
same-sex couples
Romantic relationships between people of the same gender.
parejas del mismo sexo
Related Words
partner
Two people who share a romantic or intimate relationship.
pareja
dependency
Strong emotional bond that a couple can have.
dependencia
relationship
Connection or bond between two people.
relación
cohabitation
The act of living together as a couple.
convivencia
Slang Meanings
Dude
He's my dude, we've been dating for months.
Es mi güey, estamos saliendo desde hace meses.
Kid
That girl is Juan's partner.
Esa morra es la pareja de Juan.