Palabra (en. Word)

/paˈlaβɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A unit of language that refers to a thought or idea.

A word has great value in communication.

Ang salita ay may malaking halaga sa komunikasyon.

A sound or sequence of sounds with meaning.

He spoke a beautiful word about love.

Nagsalita siya ng isang magandang salita tungkol sa pag-ibig.

Sometimes used to refer to a promise or agreement.

He promised his word that he would help.

Ipinangako niya ang kanyang salita na tutulong siya.

from the Spanish word 'palabra'

slang words

words commonly used in informal situations

salitang balbal

archaic word

words that are not frequently used in the present

lumang salita

speaking

The act of speaking or expressing using words.

pagsasalita

articulation

The process of creating words from ideas.

pamumutawi

words

Do you know, this word is so beautiful? It's all about affection!

Alam mo ba, sobrang ganda ng salita na ito? Puro lambing!

a tidbit of news or gossip

I have some news about the new word on social media!

May chika na naman ako tungkol sa bagong salita sa social media!

term

Do you want to learn the new slang terms?

Gusto mo bang matutunan ang mga bagong term sa slang?

line or phrase

I wish I always have a good line in my conversations!

Sana lagi akong may magandang linya sa mga usapan ko!

insult

Sometimes, words become insults when you don't know how to use them!

Minsan, nagiging insulto ang mga salita kapag hindi mo alam gamitin!