paces
“paces” means “peace” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
peace
Also: make up
📝 In Action
Después de no hablarse por un mes, por fin hicieron las paces.
B1After not speaking for a month, they finally made up.
Es importante hacer las paces antes de irse a dormir.
A2It is important to make peace before going to sleep.
you graze
Also: you pasture
📝 In Action
Tú siempre paces a las ovejas en este prado.
C1You always graze the sheep in this meadow.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: paces
Question 1 of 1
Which phrase is used to say 'to make up' after a fight with a friend?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The noun comes from the Latin 'pax' (peace). The verb comes from the Latin 'pascere' (to feed/pasture).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'paces' to talk about a peace treaty between countries?
No. For treaties or the end of a war, you should use the singular 'la paz'.

