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the pair
[ðə pɛər]
noun
pl: the pairs
o par
1.
Two people or things that are together or form a unit
The pair of dancers moved gracefully across the stage.
O par de dançarinos se moveu graciosamente pelo palco.
2.
A set of two matching or complementary items
I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
Comprei um novo par de sapatos ontem.
3.
Two people in a romantic relationship
The pair seemed very happy together.
O par parecia muito feliz junto.
Synonyms
couple
duo
twosome
set of two
Antonyms
single
individual
one
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
o par
Standard usage for two items or people together
São Paulo
o par
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
o par
No significant regional variation
Portugal
o par
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a pair of hands
a matched pair
pair off
the odd pair
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