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    Palabra (en. Word)

    /paˈlaβɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Element of language that expresses a meaning and can be spoken or written.
    The word 'love' has a deep meaning.
    La palabra 'amor' tiene un profundo significado.
    Promise or commitment to do something.
    I give you my word that I will arrive on time.
    Te doy mi palabra de que llegaré a tiempo.
    Verbal expression of a thought or idea.
    Words can be more powerful than actions.
    Las palabras pueden ser más poderosas que las acciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parabola', which means 'speech, narrative'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    word for word
    it means to repeat something faithfully.
    palabra por palabra
    give the word
    it means to promise or commit to doing something.
    dar la palabra
    word of honor
    it refers to a promise made sincerely.
    palabra de honor

    Related Words

    vocabulary
    Set of words that form a language.
    vocabulario
    expression
    Verbal or written formulation of concepts or ideas.
    expresión
    discourse
    Verbal communication directed at an audience.
    discurso

    Slang Meanings

    Word used to refer to something as a certainty or truth.
    That's the word, no doubts.
    Esa es la palabra, no hay dudas.
    In some contexts, it means 'this is a fact' or 'I promise you'.
    When I say I will do it, that is my word.
    Cuando digo que lo haré, esa es mi palabra.