pare
In Filipino, the English phrase "bro" is translated as pare.
pare is used to refer to a male comrade, friend or someone who shares one's ideals. It is frequently used as a vocative at the beginning or end of a sentence to get a friend's attention.
Meaning: male comrade or friend, one who shares one’s ideals (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
pare is a shortened form of the Spanish word compadre, which literally means companion or partner.
Which one should you use?
While pare is used for males, the female equivalent used in similar informal contexts is mare.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
pare and parekoy are both informal ways to say "bro" or to address a male friend or peer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Visayan region, particularly in Cebu, bay is commonly used to mean "brother" or "friend".
Did you know?
- While pare is a common way to say 'bro', using the word pari instead would change your meaning entirely, as pari means 'priest'.
- Despite its common use as a casual greeting, pare is derived from a system of 'compadrazgo', a traditional social network used for mutual support.
- The word pare is a clipping of the Spanish word compadre, which is built from the Latin 'com' meaning 'with' and 'pater' meaning 'father'.
Examples in context
- Magtiwala ka sa akin, pare.Trust me, bro.This sentence shows how to use pare when asking a friend to trust you.Tatoeba #11575159 by qwertzu, translation #11070152 by shekitten
- Hey pare, let's grab some lunch!Hey bro, let's grab some lunch!
- Ano na, pare?What's up, bro?
- Salamat, pare.Thanks, bro.
Example conversation
Antonio is talking to Maria about a friend.
- AntonioKumusta na ang pare ko?How is my bro doing?
- MariaMabuti naman siya, Antonio.He is doing well, Antonio.
- AntonioGusto ko siyang makita, pare.I want to see him, bro.
- MariaSige, tatawagan ko siya.Alright, I will call him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
