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"Impar" is an adjective which is often translated as "odd", and "par" is a noun which is often translated as "pair". Learn more about the difference between "impar" and "par" below.
impar(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. without equal
El cantante es conocido por la voz tan peculiar e impar que posee.The singer is known for the distinctive, unequaled voice he possesses.
b. unmatched
Este es uno de los teatros favoritos de los cantantes de ópera. Tiene una acústica impar.This is one of the opera singer's favorite theaters. The acoustics are unmatched.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (number)
a. odd number
"Estás pensando en un impar", dijo el mago. "¿Es el 13?""You are thinking of an odd number," said the magician. "Is it 13?"
el par, par(
pahr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (set of two)
3. (golf)
a. par
En el torneo de hoy, varios jugadores terminaron por debajo del par en cuatro hoyos.In today's tournament, several players finished under par in four holes.
a. peer
El pirata fue nombrado duque y par del reino por la reina.The pirate was made a duke and peer of the realm by the queen.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
5. (economics)
a. par
Cuando el banco rehúsa pagar a la par, los cheques impagados se devuelven.When the bank refuses to make a payment at par, unpaid checks are returned.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. peer
El Dr. Fabregat es muy respetado entre sus pares.Dr. Fabregat is highly respected among his peers.
a. counterpart
El presidente Obama y su par español se reunirán a final de mes para discutir un posible acuerdo comercial.President Obama and his Spanish counterpart will meet at the end of the month to discuss a possible trade agreement.
