las palabras son difíciles
/las palabɾas son difiθiles/from spelling rules
The phrase "words are hard" in Spanish is translated as las palabras son difíciles.
This phrase is used to express that it is difficult to find the right words to say something.
How do you pronounce it?
/las palabɾas son difiθiles/
Did you know?
- The word palabras comes from the Latin 'parabola', which originally referred to a comparison or a story used to teach a lesson.
- The Spanish word palabra is used in the phrase dar mi palabra to mean 'give my word'. In this context, it functions as a legal or moral contract, where breaking it is seen as a loss of personal honor.
- In Spanish, the word palabrería refers to a long, empty speech or 'wordiness'. It describes the act of using many words to avoid giving a straight answer.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo estás después de la discusión? Aún estoy buscando las palabras adecuadas, es complicado expresar lo que siento.How are you after the argument? I'm still searching for the right words. It's complicated to express what I feel.
- Para mí, las palabras son difíciles de encontrar.For me, words are hard to find.
Example conversation
Elena is trying to comfort Mateo after a loss.
- ElenaLamento mucho lo que pasó, Mateo.I am very sorry for what happened, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, Elena. Solo que las palabras son difíciles.Thank you, Elena. It's just that words are hard.
- ElenaNo tienes que decir nada ahora.You don't have to say anything now.
- MateoTe agradezco mucho tu apoyo.I really appreciate your support.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
