How to Say "couples" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “couples” is “parejas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
romantic partners
Examples
Hay tres parejas bailando en la pista.
There are three couples dancing on the floor.
Las parejas jóvenes se mudaron al apartamento de al lado.
The young couples moved into the apartment next door.
Feminine Plural
Since the singular form 'pareja' is feminine, the plural 'parejas' is also feminine. Remember to use feminine adjectives and articles with it (e.g., 'las parejas', 'unas parejas').
Using 'parejas' for groups larger than two
Mistake: “Usar 'parejas' para un trío.”
Correction: Use 'grupos' or 'tríos'. 'Parejas' strictly means groups of two people.
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