Pares (en. Peers)

/ˈpa.ɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A pair is a set of two related elements.

I always wear my favorite pairs of socks.

Siempre uso mis pares de calcetines favoritos.

In mathematics, a pair of numbers indicates two quantities that are considered together.

Pairs of numbers can be used to solve equations.

Los pares de números pueden ser utilizados para resolver ecuaciones.

A pair in the context of games or sports can refer to two teams competing against each other.

The match was exciting; both pairs fought with intensity.

El partido fue emocionante, ambos pares lucharon con intensidad.

From Latin 'paris', which means equal or similar.

to make pairs

To form pairs or combine elements that are similar.

hacer pares

dance pairs

Two people dancing together as a couple.

pares de baile

in pairs

In groups of two.

en pares

couple

Group of two people or elements that are together.

pareja

partial

Belonging to a part, or that is incomplete.

parcial

Friends or mates.

I always go out with my mates on weekends.

Siempre salgo con mis pares los fines de semana.

Two people who accompany each other in an activity.

We are going to play soccer; it’s just us pairs.

Vamos a jugar al fútbol, solo somos pares.