paired

[/peərd/]

adjective/verb (past participle)

emparelhado

1. joined or grouped together in twos; matched as a pair

The paired socks were sorted into the drawer.

As meias emparelhadas foram organizadas na gaveta.

2. united or matched with another person or thing

She was paired with an experienced mentor for the project.

Ela foi emparelhada com um mentor experiente para o projeto.

3. existing or arranged in pairs

The dancers performed paired movements across the stage.

Os dançarinos executaram movimentos emparelhados no palco.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

emparelhado

most common usage

São Paulo

emparelhado/acoplado

acoplado also used in technical contexts

Portugal

emparelhado/aparelhado

aparelhado more formal or technical

paired off - to form romantic couples or partnerships

paired with - combined or matched together with something

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