parche
/ˈpaɾt͡ʃe/masculine
In Spanish, the English word 'patch' can be translated as parche. If unsure, use parche. Wiktionary also lists cureta.
Meaning: piece of cloth used to repair a garment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| parche | /ˈpaɾt͡ʃe/ | masculine |
| cureta | /kuɾeta/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The noun refers to a piece of cloth used to repair a garment. In a technical context, the related verb parchear means to patch or update source code in computing. If you wish to describe the action of mending a garment by sewing on cloth, use the verb remendar.
Which one should you use?
While parche refers to the physical piece of material itself, the verb remendar is used for the actual action of mending or repairing the garment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, parche is more common, whereas in Spain, the word remiendo is frequently used. In Mexico, both parche and remiendo are frequently used terms for a patch.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpaɾtʃe/
Did you know?
- In Colombia, parche is a popular slang term for a group of friends or a social hangout, such as mi parche to mean 'my crew'.
- The word parche comes from the Latin parthica, referring to leather from Parthia, a region in ancient Persia known for its high-quality hides.
- Spanish speakers use poner un parche metaphorically to describe a temporary, superficial fix for a complex problem, similar to the English phrase 'band-aid solution'.
Examples in context
- ¿Ese parche en el ojo es de verdad?Is that eye patch real?This sentence uses parche to ask about the reality of an eye patch.Tatoeba #8666805 by ajje, translation #8666806 by ajje
- El pantalón tiene un parche azul.The pants have a blue patch.
- Puse un parche en la chaqueta.I put a patch on the jacket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “patch” translations and entries parche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
