Kapares (en. Partner)
ka-pa-res
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
a person who is paired or accompanied in an activity or situation.
My partner in the dance is very good at dancing.
Ang aking kapares sa sayawan ay mahusay sumayaw.
a friend who has a close relationship with one another.
They have been companions in life for many years.
Sila ay naging kapares sa buhay sa loob ng maraming taon.
Etymology
a word derived from 'pare'
Common Phrases and Expressions
partner in life
companion in life or spouse.
kapares sa buhay
work partner
partner in a project or task.
kapares sa trabaho
Related Words
pare
a common term for a friend, especially among males.
pare
sibling
a relative with a direct connection to one another.
kapatid
Slang Meanings
kpartner or partner
I hope to meet Jake's partner so our group can be happier.
Sana makilala ko na ang kapares ni Jake para masaya naman ang barkada.
sweetheart or significant other
My partner has so many problems, but I can't leave them.
Ang dami ng problema ng kapares ko, pero hindi ko siya kayang iwan.
match on a dating app
I just chatted with my match on Tinder; they seem like a nice person.
Kaka-chat ko lang yung kapares ko sa Tinder, mukhang okay siyang tao.