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How to Say "pairs" in Spanish

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pares

/PAH-rehs//ˈpa.ɾes/

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Use 'pares' when referring to two items that are typically worn or used together as a set, such as socks, shoes, or gloves.
A simple image showing two identical, bright red apples placed side by side on a neutral surface, representing a pair.

Examples

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.

Plural of 'Par'

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

parejas

/pah-REH-has//paˈɾexas/

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Use 'parejas' for sets of two things that are not necessarily worn together, such as batteries, tickets, or even couples.
A simple illustration showing two identical red sneakers placed next to each other, representing a pair of objects.

Examples

Necesito comprar dos parejas de pilas para el control remoto.

I need to buy two pairs of batteries for the remote control.

Perdí una de las parejas de calcetines.

I lost one of the pairs of socks.

Singular vs. Plural

Remember that 'pareja' (singular) means one pair or one couple. 'Parejas' (plural) means two or more pairs/couples.

Pares vs. Parejas for Clothing

The most common mistake is using 'parejas' when you mean items of clothing that come in pairs, like socks or shoes. Remember that 'pares' is the word for these specific types of items.

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