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parche

par-cheh/ˈpaɾtʃe/

patch

Also: drumhead
NounmA2
A colorful patch sewn onto the knee of blue denim jeans.

📝 In Action

Le puse un parche a mi pantalón favorito.

A2

I put a patch on my favorite pants.

El mecánico arregló el pinchazo con un parche.

B1

The mechanic fixed the puncture with a patch.

Tengo que tensar el parche de la batería.

B2

I have to tighten the drumhead of the drum set.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • remiendo (mending/patch)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • poner un parche – to apply a patch
  • parche de bicicleta – bicycle patch kit

medical patch

Also: band-aid solution
NounmB1
A black pirate-style eye patch resting on a wooden table.

📝 In Action

El pirata lleva un parche en el ojo.

A2

The pirate wears an eye patch.

Usa parches de nicotina para dejar de fumar.

B1

He uses nicotine patches to quit smoking.

Esa ley es solo un parche para el problema.

C1

That law is just a band-aid solution for the problem.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • solución temporal (temporary solution)

Common Collocations

  • parche curativo – healing patch
  • parche transdérmico – skin patch (medical)

crew / group of friends

Also: hangout
NounmB2slang
Colombia
A group of happy friends sitting together on a park bench.

📝 In Action

Voy a salir con mi parche este viernes.

B2

I'm going out with my crew this Friday.

¡Qué buen parche fue la fiesta de ayer!

B1

Yesterday's party was such a great hangout!

Ese café es un parche muy relajado.

B2

That coffee shop is a very chill hangout spot.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • desparchado – having no plans or feeling bored

Vocabulary Collections

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "parche" in Spanish:

band-aid solution→drumhead→hangout→medical patch→patch→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: parche

Question 1 of 3

If a pirate has a 'parche', where is it likely located?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
emparchar(to patch up) — Verb
parchar(to apply a patch) — Verb
desparche(boredom / lack of plans) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
marcheaparche
📚 Etymology▼

From the Old French word 'pieche' (piece), which evolved into the idea of a piece used for mending. It shares roots with the English word 'patch'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: pièceEnglish: patch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'parche' always a noun?

Yes, 'parche' itself is a noun. If you want to describe the action of patching, you use the verbs 'parchar' or 'emparchar'.

Can I use 'parche' for a computer software update?

Yes! Just like in English, 'parche' is used in technology to describe a software patch that fixes bugs.

Is 'parche' offensive in Colombia?

Not at all. It is very friendly, informal slang used by people of all ages to talk about their friend groups.