pares

PAH-rehs

nounmA2

pairs?two items together,even numbers?mathematics

Also:equals?people of the same rank

📝 In Action

Necesito dos pares de calcetines nuevos.

I need two pairs of new socks.

En este juego, solo puedes mover las fichas con números pares.

In this game, you can only move the tokens with even numbers.

Las manzanas vinieron en pares, no teníamos que dividirlas.

The apples came in pairs; we didn't have to divide them.

Word Connections

Synonyms

duplas (duos)
iguales (equals)

Antonyms

impares (odd numbers)

Common Collocations

números pares – even numbers
un par de zapatos – a pair of shoes

💡 Grammar Points

Plural of 'Par'

This word is simply the plural form of the masculine noun 'par,' which means 'a pair' or 'an even number.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Counting in Spanish

Remember the phrase 'números pares' (even numbers) and 'números impares' (odd numbers) when discussing math or playing games.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: pares

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'pares' as the verb form (meaning 'that you stop')?

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Word Family

par(pair, even) - noun/adjective

parar(to stop) - verb

parada(stop (bus stop, etc.)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'pares' means 'pairs' or 'that you stop'?

If it is preceded by a number (like 'dos pares') or an adjective, it is the noun 'pairs' or 'even numbers.' If it follows a trigger phrase like 'que' (that) or 'quiero que' (I want that), it is almost certainly the verb form 'that you stop.'

Is 'pares' the same as 'parejas'?

They are related! 'Pares' (pairs) usually refers to objects or numbers. 'Parejas' (couples/partners) usually refers to people or animals who are together.