pair

par

Dos cosas que van juntas o se usan juntas.

En inglés sencillo: Two things that belong together or are used together.

• I bought a pair of shoes.
• These gloves make a matching pair.
• Where is my other pair of glasses?

Cómo se usa: a pair of something (She bought a pair of earrings.)

Expresiones frecuentes: a pair of, matching pair, pair of shoes

pareja

Dos personas que están juntas como amigos, compañeros o pareja.

En inglés sencillo: Two people who are together as friends, partners, or a couple.

• They make a lovely pair.
• The pair have been friends for years.
• Those two dancers are an excellent pair.

Sinónimos: couple, duo

Expresiones frecuentes: a happy pair, a lovely pair, an unlikely pair

yunta

Dos animales unidos para tirar de un vehículo o trabajar en el campo.

En inglés sencillo: Two animals joined together to pull a vehicle or do farm work.

• A pair pulled the cart.
• The farmer harnessed a pair of oxen.
• Driving a pair requires practice.

Sinónimos: team

Expresiones frecuentes: a matched pair, a strong pair, drive a pair

emparejar, vincular

Juntar a dos personas o cosas para que trabajen o se utilicen juntas.

En inglés sencillo: To put two people or things together so they can work or be used together.

• Pair each student with a partner.
• I paired my headphones with my phone.
• These shoes pair well with jeans.

Cómo se usa: pair A with B (The teacher paired me with Anna.); pair A and B (Pair your phone and headphones before listening.)

Sinónimos: match, link

Antónimos: separate

Expresiones frecuentes: pair with something, pair two devices, pair someone with, pair up