No. 12,876 in Spanish
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 a sentence
Tengo un parche en mi pantalón porque se rasgó.
I have a patch on my pants because they tore.
In this sentence, 'parche' refers to a physical patch, as in a piece of material used to mend a tear on fabric.
Nos reunimos con el parche para jugar fútbol.
We gathered with the group to play soccer.
Here, 'parche' colloquially means a group of friends or peers who come together for a specific activity.
Necesito comprar un parche para mi neumático pinchado.
I need to buy a patch for my punctured tire.
In this case, 'parche' refers to a repair patch used to fix a puncture on a tire.
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