paces

PAH-sehs

peace?used in plural to describe reconciliation

Also:make up?the act of ending a conflict

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Después de no hablarse por un mes, por fin hicieron las paces.

After not speaking for a month, they finally made up.

Es importante hacer las paces antes de irse a dormir.

It is important to make peace before going to sleep.

While 'paz' means peace in general, we always use the plural 'paces' when talking about two people ending a personal argument.

Mistake: "hacer la paz con un amigo"

Correction: hacer las paces con un amigo

You will almost never see 'paces' used alone; it is almost always paired with the verb 'hacer' (to make).

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase is used to say 'to make up' after a fight with a friend?

pacífico(peaceful) - adjective

pasto(pasture/grass) - noun

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'.