Emparejada

Emparejada is the feminine singular form of the Spanish adjective and past participle emparejado, meaning paired or matched. It is used to describe items, groups, or individuals that are connected in pairs or considered part of a matched set. The term appears in various contexts, from everyday language to technical and academic usage.

In statistics and research, emparejadas data refers to paired or matched observations, where each data point is linked with a counterpart based on shared characteristics. This approach supports analyses such as the paired t-test and helps control for confounding variables by comparing subjects or measurements that are similar in key aspects.

In technology and common usage, emparejar means to pair or sync devices. An item that has been connected via Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, or another protocol is described as emparejado or emparejada. For example, a smartwatch may be described as emparejado with a smartphone, indicating an established connection between the two devices.

Etymology and related forms: emparejada derives from the verb emparejar, which itself stems from the concept of forming a pair or couple. Related forms include emparejado (masculine) and the noun pairing or pairing-up concepts used in various domains.

See also: emparejado, emparejar, paired data, matched design.