pairs
1. Two things of the same kind considered together
I bought three pairs of shoes.
Comprei três pares de sapatos.
2. Two people together, especially in a romantic or social context
The couples danced in pairs at the wedding.
Os casais dançaram em pares no casamento.
3. In cards or games, two cards or pieces of equal value
He won with a pair of aces.
Ele ganhou com um par de ases.
4. Two members of parliament or congress representing the same side
The senators formed pairs to balance the vote.
Os senadores formaram pares para equilibrar a votação.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pares' is commonly used in everyday contexts for pairs of shoes, socks, and other items. In Portugal, the word also carries historical significance referring to nobility (peers of the realm). The phrase 'sem par' is frequently used in both regions to describe something exceptional or unmatched.
Related Idioms & Phrases
aos pares - in pairs, two by two
um par de - a couple of
sem par - without equal, unparalleled
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