English–Spanish

“pair” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/paɾ/

Example

En la caja hay un par de guantes.

There is a pair of gloves in the box.

Illustration for par (pair)

How to say “pair” in Spanish

“Pair” in Spanish is par.

Two matching items considered one unit.

Full entry for par: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with par

Encontré un par de calcetines debajo de la cama.

I found a pair of socks under the bed.

Tips for using par

  • In everyday speech 'un par de' often indicates an indefinite small quantity, so a numeral like 'dos' clarifies the exact number.

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