noun

el parche

patch

Es un trozo de material que se coloca sobre una superficie para tapar un agujero, cubrir una herida o adornar algo.

Word: Parche

Meaning in English:

  1. Patch (on fabric or surface)
    "Parche" commonly refers to a piece of material used to cover a hole, tear, or worn area in clothing, fabric, or other surfaces. It's a patch that repairs or decorates an item.

    • Parts: Usually a piece of cloth or material designed to stick or sew over damage or worn-out areas.
    • Synonyms: patch, mending, repair piece
    • Antonyms: tear, hole, rip (the damage that a patch would cover)
  2. Small gathering or group (colloquial, mostly in some Latin American countries)
    In some regions, mainly Colombia, "parche" also means a group of friends hanging out together or the activity of hanging out informally.

    • Parts: informal social group or hangout.
    • Synonyms: group, gang, circle, hangout, crew
    • Antonyms: solitude, alone time

Summary:

  • As a noun, parche is a patch to fix or decorate fabric or surfaces.
  • Colloquially, it can mean a group of friends hanging out or the gathering itself.

Both meanings depend on context, but parche is versatile in everyday speech.

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Examples

Tengo que poner un parche en mi pantalón.noun

I have to put a patch on my pants.

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