a pares (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/a ˈpaɾes/

Translation

"a pares" translates to "in pairs" in English.

Meaning

The phrase "a pares" is used in Spanish to indicate that something is done in pairs or groups of two. It is commonly used to refer to objects that are matched or work together in twos. This phrase is more frequently used in spoken language than in written contexts.

Examples

1. Salieron a caminar a pares por el parque.

2. They went for a walk in pairs in the park.

3. Los zapatos se venden a pares.

4. The shoes are sold in pairs.

Idiomatic Expressions

Some idiomatic expressions that use "a pares" include:

1. Ir a pares
2. Meaning: To go in pairs.

3. Example: Siempre van a pares al cine.

   • They always go to the movies in pairs.

4. Trabajar a pares

5. Meaning: To work in pairs.

6. Example: En clase de matemáticas, los estudiantes trabajan a pares.

   • In math class, the students work in pairs.

7. Caminar a pares

8. Meaning: To walk in pairs.
9. Example: Durante el paseo, los amigos caminaban a pares.
   • During the stroll, the friends walked in pairs.

Etymology

The phrase "a pares" comes from the noun "par," which means "pair" in English. The preposition "a" is added to indicate the manner in which the action is being performed.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: en parejas, de dos en dos
• Antonyms: solitario, individual