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palabras
/paˈlaβɾas/
words
Necesito aprender mil palabras en español.
I need to learn a thousand words in Spanish.
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Units of language that carry meaning and can stand alone.
Las palabras tienen significados diferentes en distintos contextos.
Words have different meanings in different contexts.
Plural of 'palabra'. In Spanish, 'palabra' is feminine.
formal
A promise or assurance.
Te doy mi palabra de que llegaré a tiempo.
I give you my word that I will arrive on time.
Used in expressions like 'dar la palabra' (to give one's word) or 'romper la palabra' (to break a promise).
Collocations
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Pluralization
The plural of 'palabra' is 'palabras'. Remember that Spanish nouns have gender: 'la palabra' (feminine) and 'las palabras' (feminine plural).
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
Always use feminine articles and adjectives with 'palabra' and its plural form 'palabras'. Example: 'las palabras importantes' (the important words).
Word Origin
From Latin 'parabola' (speech, discourse), from Greek 'parabolē' (comparison, analogy), ultimately from 'paraballein' (to compare).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'palabra' is feminine (la palabra). The plural 'palabras' is commonly used in everyday speech, literature, and formal contexts.
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