No. 3,588 in Catalan
parés
"Parés" in Catalan means "calm" or "tranquil."
In a sentence
Sempre passejava pel carrer Parés quan anava al poble.
I always walked along Parés Street when I went to the village.
In this sentence, 'Parés' is used as a proper noun referring to the specific name of a street.
El nen parés no va voler ajudar amb les tasques.
The lazy boy did not want to help with the chores.
Here, 'parés' is used as an adjective meaning 'lazy' or 'inactive'.
Aquest negoci mostra un parés positiu en els comptes anuals.
This business shows a positive balance in its annual accounts.
The word 'parés' in this instance refers to a 'balance' or status within financial accounts.
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