parche
patch
The Spanish word 'parche' translates to 'patch' in English. This can refer to either a small piece of cloth or other material that is used to repair a damaged part of something, such as a patch on a pair of jeans or a patch on a tire, or a protective seal like a bandage. In terms of software, a patch is a set of changes to a computer program or its supporting data designed to update, fix, or improve it. The term 'parche' has the same range of usage in Spanish.
Example sentences using: parche
Vamos a poner un parche en esa pipa.
Let's put a patch on that pipe.
In this example, the word 'parche' refers to a material piece that is attached to something else to repair it. It's used here metaphorically to indicate the need to fix a problem, in this case, a pipe that could be broken or leaking.
¡Ese parche de amigos es muy divertido!
That group of friends is very fun!
In Colombian slang, 'parche' can also mean a group of people hanging out. Here it's used to describe a fun group of friends.
Prefiero un parche temporal a una solución definitiva.
I prefer a temporary patch to a permanent solution.
This phrase uses 'parche' to metaphorically represent a temporary fix or solution. It emphasizes increasing preference for interim solutions rather than final ones.