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    Palabritas (en. Little words)

    /palabriˈtas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Words of little importance or significance.
    Those little words shouldn't offend anyone.
    Esas palabritas no deberían ofender a nadie.
    Phrases or terms that are used informally.
    He always tells me little words when he wants to calm me down.
    Siempre me dice palabritas cuando quiere calmarme.
    Repetitive or trivial words.
    I don't like those empty little words that say nothing.
    No me gustan esas palabritas vacías que no dicen nada.

    Etymology

    Diminutive of 'palabra', which comes from the Latin 'parabola'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    magic words
    Phrases considered powerful for changing someone's mood.
    palabritas mágicas
    they are not little words
    A reference that something is not trivial or insignificant.
    no son palabritas
    to say little words
    To express something kindly or sweetly.
    decir palabritas

    Related Words

    word
    Fundamental unit of language from which sentences are constructed.
    palabra
    diminutive
    Grammatical form that indicates that something is smaller.
    diminutivo
    expression
    Verbal representation of a thought or feeling.
    expresión

    Slang Meanings

    Insipid phrases used in informal conversations.
    You always speak with little words, why don't you say what you really think?
    Siempre hablas con palabritas, ¿por qué no dices lo que realmente piensas?
    Terms used to soften a criticism.
    He used little words so as not to hurt my feelings.
    Usó palabritas para no herir mis sentimientos.