Peres Meaning in English
word · lemma: pere
ˈpɛɹɛz
PEH-rez
ˈpɛəz
PEH-uhz
Definition
'Peres' is the plural of 'pere,' which is not a standard English word. In several Romance languages, 'peres' means 'pears' (the plural of pear, a sweet fruit).
Usage & Nuances
Rare in English—'peres' is not used as the plural of 'pear.' It appears mainly in other languages or in foreign texts. In Portuguese and Spanish, 'peres' means 'pears.'
Spanish: perasPortuguese (BR): perasPortuguese (PT): perasChinese (Simplified): 梨子（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 梨子（複數）Hindi: नाशपाती (बहुवचन)Arabic: كمثرى (جمع)Bengali: নাশপাতি (বহুবচন)Russian: грушиJapanese: 洋梨（ようなし）Vietnamese: lê (số nhiều)Korean: 배 (복수형)Turkish: armutlarUrdu: ناشپاتیاںIndonesian: lê (số nhiều)
Example Sentences
I have three peres in my bag.
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Peres are sweet and juicy fruits.
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She bought a basket of peres at the market.
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When I lived in Spain, I often ate fresh peres for breakfast.
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The recipe calls for two peres and a little honey.
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Don't forget to wash the peres before eating them.
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