pár — meaning in English

English meaning

• mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
• pair noun Two matching or related things considered together.

Senses

pár is used for these senses in English:

• mate of breeding animal: sexual partner
• pair two similar or identical things

mate — full definition

1. noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
2. noun A friendly, informal way to address someone, especially in British English.
3. noun A breeding partner of an animal.
4. noun A ship's officer ranking below the captain.
5. verb To pair with another (animal) for breeding.

pair — full definition

1. noun Two matching or related things considered together.
2. noun Two people in a relationship, partnership, or close association.
3. noun In poker, a hand with two cards of the same rank.
4. verb To put together in twos, or to connect one thing with another.
5. verb To go well together; to suit as a match.