Par in spanish
pronunciation: pɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
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» at (a) par with = al mismo nivel que.
Example: The Canadian dollar closed at par with its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday for the first time in almost six months.» be below par = no estar a la altura de lo que se espera.
Example: Many books bought at railway stations for a long journey frequently turn out to be below par for the author.» be on a par = ser parecido, ser similar, estar al mismo nivel.
Example: The male coquette and the wanton woman are somewhat on a par.» be under par = no estar a la altura de lo que se espera, estar en desigualdad.
Example: Libraries are significantly under par on both of these activities, largely because of mind set, less because of budget.» be up to par = dar la talla, estar a la altura de las circunstancias, ser de calidad.
Example: If a potential client decides to interview you over a meal at a restaurant, your table manners must be up to par.» be up to par = sentirse bien, sentirse normal. [Generalmente usado en el negativo]
Example: She hasn't been up to par for some time now and he's hoping and praying for a speedy recovery.» bring + Nombre + to a par with = poner al mismo nivel que, equiparar a, igualar a.
Example: There are importante tendencies to bring Bradford's distribution law to a par with some well-known laws within and outside bibliometrics.» bring + Nombre + up to par = mejorar, poner a la altura de las circunstancias.
Example: The article 'Bringing your golf collection up to par' gives guidelines on selecting library materials on golf.» feel up to + par = sentirse bien, sentirse normal. [Generalmente usado en el negativo]
Example: We've all worried about her because she hasn't been feeling up to par.» on (a) par with = al mismo nivel que, conjuntamente con, a la altura de.
Example: A National Library Commission, on a par with the National University Commission, should be set up without delay as a coordinating body.» par excellence = por excelencia, por antonomasia.
Example: Harris was a librarian par excellence, whose imprint will become indelible in the history of Nigerian librarianship.» sub-par = por debajo de la media, de inferior calidad.
Example: With their rudimentary visuals and sub-par writing, the comics of the day were nothing more than gags and cheap laughs.