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/paˈɾexa/

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Translation

couple, partner, pair

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin paricula, diminutive of Latin par ('equal, a pair'). The same root gives English pair, par and parity.

Origin
Latin
Root
par
English cognates
pair, par, parity

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralparejas

Examples

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They make a very happy couple.

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He came to the party with his partner.

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They danced in pairs all night long.

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My partner and I cook together every Sunday.

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They have been a couple for ten years and are still very much in love.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 2: pareja, revisar, sargento and 7 more words.