parche

This is the 12876th most frequent Spanish word.


parche

"Parche" is a Spanish word that translates to "patch" in English, and can also mean a group of friends or a casual plan depending on the regional context.


In this sentence, 'parche' refers to a physical patch, as in a piece of material used to mend a tear on fabric.

Tengo un parche en mi pantalón porque se rasgó.

I have a patch on my pants because they tore.


Here, 'parche' colloquially means a group of friends or peers who come together for a specific activity.

Nos reunimos con el parche para jugar fútbol.

We gathered with the group to play soccer.


In this case, 'parche' refers to a repair patch used to fix a puncture on a tire.

Necesito comprar un parche para mi neumático pinchado.

I need to buy a patch for my punctured tire.