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/ˈpaɾse/
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An informal Colombian friend and a warm, familiar way to address someone.
Practice using parce in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ese parce me ayudó cuando llegué a Medellín.
    That mate helped me when I arrived in Medellín.
  • Nos hicimos parces durante el viaje.
    We became friends during the trip.
  • ¿Entonces qué hacemos, parce?
    So what are we doing, mate?
  • Oiga, parce, espere un momento.
    Hey, mate, wait a moment.
  • Gracias por venir, parce.
    Thanks for coming, mate.

Similar words

socio
socio
compañero
panaamigoparcerollave
mano
amigo
hermano

Meanings

Friend or companion

noun
social
informal
In Colombia, a friend, mate, or trusted companion, especially in relaxed conversation.

Examples

  • Juan es mi parce desde el colegio.
    Juan has been my mate since school.
  • Voy al concierto con dos parces del trabajo.
    I am going to the concert with two mates from work.
  • Ella siempre cuenta con sus parces del barrio.
    She can always count on her neighborhood friends.
  • Ese parce me ayudó cuando llegué a Medellín.
    That mate helped me when I arrived in Medellín.
  • Nos hicimos parces durante el viaje.
    We became friends during the trip.

Similar words

parceroamigo
compañero
pana
socio
llave

Familiar form of address

interjection
social
informal
In Colombia, a friendly way to address someone, similar to bro or mate, also used to get attention or keep a conversation flowing.

Examples

  • Parce, ¿todo bien?
    Mate, everything good?
  • Oiga, parce, espere un momento.
    Hey, mate, wait a moment.
  • Gracias por venir, parce.
    Thanks for coming, mate.
  • Parce, no le creo esa historia.
    Mate, I do not believe that story.
  • ¿Entonces qué hacemos, parce?
    So what are we doing, mate?

Similar words

parceroamigo
hermano
pana
socio
mano

Etymology

A shortening of parcero, a Colombian word for a friend or companion. Parcero is linked to aparcero, someone who shares work or property with another person.

FAQ

What does parce mean?

In Colombia, parce usually means a friend or is a friendly way to address someone.

Is parce Colombian slang?

Yes. It is informal Colombian speech that spread from Medellín and Antioquia to much of the country.

What is the difference between parce and parcero?

Parce is a shortened form of parcero, and both can mean friend or mate.

Can parce be used with someone who is not a close friend?

Yes. In casual Colombian conversation it can be a friendly address even without a close friendship.

What is the plural of parce?

The regular plural is parces.

How is parce pronounced?

It is pronounced /ˈpaɾse/, with stress on the first syllable.

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