pare
The Tagalog word for bro is pare.
Pare is a term used to address a male comrade, friend or one who shares one's ideals. It functions as a way to say bro or buddy to close friends or acquaintances in casual settings.
Meaning: male comrade or friend, one who shares one’s ideals (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term pare is a shortened form of the Spanish word compadre, which literally means godfather or co-father, but is used colloquially to mean companion or partner.
Which one should you use?
While pare is used for males, the female equivalent is mare, which is a shortened form of comadre.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Pare is an informal and colloquial term used primarily among male friends in casual settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of the Philippines, especially in Ilocano-speaking regions, the term Manong is used to address an older brother or an older male friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a group of friends, you can use mga pare.
Did you know?
- The term pare originates from the Latin word pater, which means 'father'.
- In many social circles, the term is used so frequently that it functions almost like a comma in a sentence, appearing between almost every thought during a conversation.
- Despite its meaning of 'friend', pare is rarely used to address strangers unless the speaker is trying to establish an immediate, faux-intimate rapport.
Examples in context
- Magtiwala ka sa akin, pare.Trust me, bro.This sentence is useful for seeing how to address a friend using pare.Tatoeba #11575159 by qwertzu, translation #11070152 by shekitten
- Kumusta ka na, pare?How are you doing, bro?
- Si pare ang kasama ko kanina.My bro was with me earlier.
Example conversation
Ricardo is talking to Maria about a male friend.
- RicardoNakita mo ba si pare kanina?Did you see our bro earlier?
- MariaHindi ko siya nakita, Ricardo.I didn't see him, Ricardo.
- RicardoKailangan ko lang siyang makausap, pare.I just need to talk to him, bro.
- MariaSubukan mong tawagan siya.Try calling him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
