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"Couple" in Spanish: pareja
la pareja
A couple is la pareja (pah-REH-hah). The noun is feminine: esa pareja. Pareja can mean two people together, or one partner.
At a party
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How to pronounce pareja
Say it
pah-REH-hah
/paˈɾe.xa/
Say pah-REH-hah. Stress REH. J sounds like a strong English h.
"Couple" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pareja | the couple / partner Two people, or one partner. | Two people, or one partner. |
| una pareja joven | a young couple Describing two people. | Describing two people. |
| esa pareja | that couple Pointing them out. | Pointing them out. |
| parejas de baile | dance couples Pairs in an activity. | Pairs in an activity. |
How to use pareja in real life
- 1At a party
Esa pareja baila muy bien.
That couple dances very well.
Pareja as two people together.
- 2Hotel desk
La pareja necesita una habitación.
The couple needs a room.
Service talk with pareja.
- 3Photo caption
Somos una pareja feliz.
We are a happy couple.
Self-description with pareja.
Mistakes English speakers make with pareja
Incorrect: El pareja llegó juntos.
Correct: La pareja llegó junta.
Pareja is feminine. Use la, and agree adjectives: junta.
Incorrect: Vi un couple en el parque.
Correct: Vi una pareja en el parque.
Use pareja, not English couple.
Good to know
Good to knowLatin American Spanish uses pareja for a couple of people and also for one partner. Context tells you which meaning fits.
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Seating people at a wedding
ChatPal
¿Dónde sentamos a esa pareja?
Where should we seat that couple?
You
La pareja puede ir cerca de la puerta.
The couple can sit near the door.
ChatPal
Bien. Yo muevo dos sillas.
Okay. I'll move two chairs.
You
Gracias. Aviso cuando lleguen.
Thanks. I'll say when they arrive.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Couple" in Spanish
Is pareja masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la pareja, una pareja, esa pareja.
Does pareja mean partner or couple?
Both. Pareja can mean one person or two.
How do I say a young couple?
Una pareja joven.
How do I say that couple?
Esa pareja.
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