partes

/PAR-tess/

NounfA1

parts?components of a whole,pieces?like in a game or puzzle,sections?divisions of a text or area

Also:sides?in a conflict or agreement,private parts?euphemistic for genitals,parties?in a legal contract

📝 In Action

El coche necesita partes nuevas.

The car needs new parts.

Me gustan todas las partes de la película.

I like all the parts of the movie.

Ambas partes están de acuerdo con los términos.

Both sides agree with the terms.

El abogado representa a una de las partes.

The lawyer represents one of the parties.

Word Connections

Synonyms

piezas (pieces)
trozos (chunks, bits)
secciones (sections)

Antonyms

todo (the whole)

Common Collocations

partes del cuerpo – body parts
a partes iguales – in equal parts
por todas partes – everywhere
de partes – on behalf of

Idioms & Expressions

ir por partes – Let's do this one step at a time.
sacar las cosas de sus partes – to blow things out of proportion

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

'Partes' comes from the word 'la parte', which is a feminine noun. So, even though it ends in '-es', you should use feminine words like 'las' or 'unas' with it: 'las partes', not 'los partes'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Party vs. Parts

Mistake: "Voy a dos partes este fin de semana."

Correction: Voy a dos fiestas este fin de semana. 'Partes' means pieces or sides. For a celebration, always use 'fiesta'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Saying 'Everywhere'

The phrase 'por todas partes' is a super useful way to say 'everywhere' or 'all over the place'. For example, 'Busqué mis llaves por todas partes' (I looked for my keys everywhere).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: partes

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'partes' to mean an action you are doing?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

parte(part, portion) - noun

partir(to split, to leave) - verb

partido(game, match; political party; split (adjective)) - noun/adjective

participar(to participate) - verb

departamento(department, apartment) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'partes' is a thing (noun) or an action (verb)?

Look at the words around it! If you see 'las', 'unas', or other words that describe a thing, it's the noun ('las partes' = the parts). If it comes after 'tú' or seems to be what 'you' are doing in the sentence, it's the verb ('tú partes' = you cut/leave).

Is 'partes' related to the English word 'party'?

Yes, but be careful! They both come from the same Latin root. In English, 'party' can mean a group of people (like a political party or a search party) or a celebration. In Spanish, 'partes' can mean 'parties' in a legal sense (the sides of a contract), but for a celebration, you must use the word 'fiesta'.