Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| par | /ˈpaɾ/ | masculine |
| congénere | /konˈxeneɾe/ | feminine, masculine |
Par is used to describe someone who is on the same level or has equivalent qualifications to oneself. It is most commonly used in the phrase entre pares to describe social or professional equality. To express the concept of "peer pressure" in Spanish, the most natural way is presión de grupo. Note that the related verb escrutar exists in Spanish but means to look with difficulty or as if searching.
Which one should you use?
While par can mean a peer in a technical or formal sense, congénere is a more formal or biological term for a peer, often used to describe someone of the same species, origin or nature.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term cuate is used to refer to a close friend or a peer. In Peru, the informal term pata is used for a friend, companion or peer.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Par is masculine. Congénere is feminine or masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpaɾ/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Tom experimentó una fuerte presión de sus compañeros para meterse en drogas cuando era un adolescente.Tom experienced strong peer pressure to dabble in drugs when he was a teenager.This sentence shows how to use par in the context of peer pressure.Tatoeba #6046988 by albrusgher, translation #3746393 by patgfisher
- Los ayudantes de los pares hicieron el trabajo del profesor mucho más fácil, pero establecieron una jerarquía cruel entre los estudiantes.Peer helpers made the teacher's job a lot easier, but established a cruel hierarchy among the students.This sentence illustrates the use of par when discussing hierarchies among students.Tatoeba #6047052 by albrusgher, translation #911277 by papabear
- Juan es mi colega en el trabajoJuan is my colleague at work
- Ayer salí con mis amigos. Somos muy buenos compasYesterday, I went out with my friends. We're really good buddies
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a project at work.
- DanielNecesito la opinión de un par sobre mi informe.I need a peer's opinion on my report.
- MaríaYo puedo revisarlo, Daniel, somos del mismo rango.I can review it, Daniel, we are of the same rank.
- DanielGracias, María, eres la persona ideal para esto.Thanks, María, you are the ideal person for this.
- MaríaDe nada, siempre es bueno contar con un par.You're welcome, it's always good to have a peer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peer” translations and entries par, congénere, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
