números pares
/numeɾos paɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "even numbers" is translated into Spanish as números pares.
This phrase refers to integers that can be divided by two without leaving a remainder.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective pares comes from the concept of things being in pairs or matching sets, meaning "even" or "pairs".
Which one should you use?
The opposite of números pares is números impares, which means "odd numbers".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single even number, use the singular form número par.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾos paɾes/
Did you know?
- The word par is used in the idiom de par en par to describe a door or window that is flung completely wide open.
- The Spanish word par is a linguistic relative of the English word 'peer', as both originate from a root meaning equal or matching.
- While números impares refers to odd numbers, the word impar is also used socially to describe a person who is without a partner for a dance or game.
Examples in context
- El dos y el cuatro son números pares.Two and four are even numbers.
- Los números pares son fáciles de reconocer.Even numbers are easy to recognize.
- Solo escribe los números pares en la lista.Only write the even numbers on the list.
- El dos, el cuatro y el seis son números pares.Two, four, and six are even numbers.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are playing a math game together.
- Javier¿Sabes cuáles son los números pares?Do you know which ones are the even numbers?
- LucíaSí, sé que el ocho es uno de ellos.Yes, I know that eight is one of them.
- Javier¡Muy bien! Ahora busca más números pares.Very good! Now look for more even numbers.
- LucíaVale, encontraré el diez y el doce.Okay, I will find ten and twelve.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pares, CC BY-SA 4.0.
