una palabra
/una palabɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "a word" is translated into Spanish as una palabra.
The phrase is used to refer to a single unit of language consisting of one or more sounds or letters.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun palabra is feminine, which means it must be paired with feminine articles such as una or la. To express the plural "the words", use las palabras.
How do you pronounce it?
/una palabɾa/
Did you know?
- The English word 'parole', as in a release from prison, is a linguistic cousin to the Spanish palabra.
- The word palabra is a linguistic relative of the English word 'palaver', which refers to a long and idle discussion.
- The Spanish phrase tener la última palabra means to have the final say in an argument or decision.
Examples in context
- No dijo una palabra.He did not say a word.This sentence shows how to use una palabra in a negative context.Tatoeba #5035177 by don_ramon, translation #5033903 by AlanF_US
- ¿Qué es una palabra?What is a word?This sentence uses una palabra to ask for a definition.Tatoeba #10091185 by manufrutos, translation #8738165 by shekitten
- Esta es una palabra.This is a word.This sentence is used to identify something as una palabra.Tatoeba #13718539 by ecorralest101, translation #7672429 by Hideki143
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Example conversation
María is helping Javier learn a new language.
- MaríaJavier, ¿cómo se dice una palabra en inglés?Javier, how do you say a word in English?
- JavierSe dice 'a word', María.You say 'a word', María.
- MaríaGracias, solo necesitaba una palabra más.Thanks, I just needed one more word.
- JavierDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries palabra, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
