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pari
peer
The word 'pari' in Italian is used to refer to someone who is an equal in dignity, rank, or intellect much like 'peer' in English. However, it may not always apply to all instances where 'peer' is used in English, especially in colloquial phrases.
Example sentences using: pari
Vorrei schedine con numeri pari, per favore.
I would like betting slips with even numbers, please.
In this example, 'pari' is used to indicate even numbers on a lottery or betting slip.
Preferisco sedere sul lato pari del cinema.
I prefer to sit on the even side of the cinema.
In this context, 'pari' is used to signify the even side of the cinema. Here 'pari' refers to the even-numbered seats.
La partita è finita in un pareggio pari.
The match ended in an even draw.
In this sentence, 'pari' is used to describe an equally scored or even match, suggesting that the teams have scored the same number of points.