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par

[/pɑːr/]
nounpl: pairs
par (golf); par, casal (couple)
1. In golf, the standard number of strokes a skilled golfer should need to complete a hole or course
The golfer finished the hole in par.
O golfista completou o buraco no par.
2. A level of equality or equivalence
Their performance was on par with expectations.
Seu desempenho estava no nível esperado.
3. The established value of a currency or security
The bond was traded at par.
O título foi negociado ao par.
4. A pair or couple (archaic/literary)
A par of lovers walked through the park.
Um casal de apaixonados passeava pelo parque.
Synonyms
equalitystandardnormcouplepair
Antonyms
inequalitydisparity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
par
Commonly used in golf context
Portugal
par
Used in golf and financial contexts; casal for couple

Related Idioms & Phrases

below par - desempenho inferior ao esperado
par for the course - algo típico ou esperado
up to par - em bom estado; satisfatório
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