What does the latin word "pares" mean in english?

Question

What does the latin word "pares" mean in english?

Answer 1

Equals.

We are the first among equals.

Think of the English expression "at par".



The word can also be used to mean mate, spouse or partner.

Answer 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primus_inter_pares

Answer 3

It should be "primi inter pares" (or primae if it's a group of females).



Edit: Whoever just down thumbed me, your mommy called and said it was time for you to get off the internet and go watch Barney.

Answer 4

Pairs

Answer 5

is it the same as spanish , if so it means stop

Answer 6

Last is correct. The verb (sumus) is plural, so it must have a plural subject or the verb must be singular.



Sumus primi/primae inter pares = We are the first ones among equals.



Sum primus inter pares = I am the first one among equals.



What's generally seen as the quote is simply 'Primus inter pares' - First among equals.



Having it plural doesn't really make much sense.