palabras
“palabras” means “words” in Spanish (The plural of 'word').
words
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No entiendo estas palabras.
A1I don't understand these words.
Me faltan las palabras para expresar mi gratitud.
B1Words fail me to express my gratitude.
El presidente dio unas palabras de bienvenida.
B1The president gave a few words of welcome.
Solo son palabras, las acciones importan más.
A2They are just words, actions matter more.
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Quick Quiz: palabras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'I like the beautiful words'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'parabola', which meant 'comparison' or 'allegory'. In everyday, spoken Latin, its meaning shifted over time to simply mean 'word'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'palabras' and 'letras'?
'Palabras' are 'words', which are complete units of meaning like 'casa' or 'gato'. 'Letras' are 'letters', the individual symbols that make up words, like 'c', 'a', 's', 'a'.
How do I say 'a play on words'?
The most common way is 'un juego de palabras'. It's a fun phrase to know for jokes and clever comments!