pareya

Asturian

Etymology

Substantivization of the feminine of Late Latin pariculus, diminutive of Latin pār. Compare Portuguese parelha, Spanish pareja.

Noun

pareya f (plural pareyes)

  1. couple, pair
  2. partner

Derived terms

  • apareyar
  • empareyar
  • pareyar
  • pareyu

Further reading

  • pareya”, in Diccionariu de la llingua asturiana [Dictionary of the Asturian Language] (in Asturian), 1ª edición, Academia de la Llingua Asturiana, 2000, →ISBN
  • Xosé Lluis García Arias (2002–2004), “pareya”, in Diccionario general de la lengua asturiana [General Dictionary of the Asturian Language] (in Spanish), Editorial Prensa Asturiana, →ISBN