Meaning
equal; even
- equal
- even (of a number)
- rival
In a sentence
Abbiamo pagato una cifra pari per tutti.
We all paid an equal amount.
Il sei è un numero pari, vero?
Six is an even number, right?
Non ho ancora trovato un pari al suo talento.
I still haven't found an equal to his talent.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pari | masculine · singular |
| pari | feminine · singular |
| pari | masculine · plural |
| pari | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'pari' for equality in math, sports, or comparisons. For 'equal rights,' prefer 'uguale' or 'paritario.'
- Agrees in gender/number: 'pari' (m/f singular), 'pari' (m/f plural). No contractions.
- In numbers, 'pari' = even; 'dispari' = odd. Don’t confuse with 'uguale' (identical).