Pared: meaning, definitions and examples
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pared
[ pɛrd ]
removing excess
To pare means to trim or cut away the outer layer of something, often referring to fruits or vegetables. It can also mean to reduce or diminish something gradually.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She pared the apple before eating it.
- He needed to pare down his budget to save money.
- The gardener carefully pared the branches of the shrub.
action of trimming
A pared can refer to the act of paring, especially in a culinary context. It often involves careful and precise cutting to prepare food.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chef demonstrated the pared of the carrots.
- Pared is essential for elegant presentation.
- She enjoyed the pared as part of her cooking routine.
Translations
Translations of the word "pared" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paredes
- стіна
- перегородка
🇮🇳 दीवार
- दीवारें
- विभाजन
🇩🇪 Wand
- Wände
- Trennwand
🇮🇩 dinding
- sekat
- pemisah
🇺🇦 стіна
🇵🇱 ściana
🇯🇵 壁
- 壁面
- 仕切り
🇫🇷 mur
- paroi
- séparation
🇪🇸 pared
- muro
- separación
🇹🇷 duvar
🇰🇷 벽
- 벽면
- 칸막이
🇸🇦 جدار
- حاجز
- فاصل
🇨🇿 zeď
🇸🇰 stena
🇨🇳 墙
- 隔断
- 分隔
🇸🇮 stena
🇮🇸 veggur
🇰🇿 қабырға
🇬🇪 კედელი
🇦🇿 divar
🇲🇽 pared
- muro
- separación
Etymology
The word 'pare' originates from the Old French term 'parer', which means to adorn or adorn oneself. It is derived from the Latin word 'parare', meaning to prepare. The evolution of the word has led it to often describe the action of cutting back or trimming, typically in reference to food preparation. Over time, 'pare' has been adopted into the English culinary lexicon, frequently associated with peeling fruits and vegetables to make them ready for consumption. The concept of reducing or diminishing something, whether it be physical or metaphorical, is also a significant part of its modern usage. This semantic development reflects the practical application of the term in various contexts, representing care in refinement and enhancement.