Translation of Spanish word "pareja" to English
pareja
/paˈɾe.xa/
Meaning
Nouna pair of people, especially a married couple
How to use
Pareja ('pair / couple / partner') is feminine. It is used with the feminine article even when referring to a male partner (mi pareja — my partner).
🇬🇧 English
pair
Example
La pareja se conoció en la universidad.
The couple met at university.
La pareja se casó hace cinco años.
The couple got married five years ago.
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Common phrases
- pareja de hecho— domestic partnership / common-law couple
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Frequency rank: #1293 in Spanish
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The Spanish word "pareja" means "pair" in English.
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