palavras
The English phrase "words" is translated into Portuguese as palavras.
palavras refers to single distinct meaningful elements of speech or writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of palavras is palavra.
Did you know?
- The term palavra de ordem translates to 'order of the word', but it is actually the standard way to say 'password' or 'watchword'.
- The word palavra shares a distant root with the English word 'parable', as both refer to a way of speaking or telling a story.
- The Portuguese language uses the word palavreado to describe a long, rambling speech that uses many 'words' but says very little of substance.
Examples in context
- As palavras valem muito.Words are worth a lot.This sentence shows the value of words using palavras.Tatoeba #9945369 by Ricardo14, translation #10196944 by DJ_Saidez
- As palavras são simples.The words are simple.This sentence describes the simplicity of words using palavras.Tatoeba #10199772 by BranTheOliver, translation #5752404 by CM
- Para que tantas palavras?Why so many words?This sentence questions the quantity of words using palavras.Tatoeba #13704166 by carlosalberto, translation #13811541 by rul
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are discussing a book they are reading.
- BeatrizAs palavras deste livro são bonitas.The words in this book are beautiful.
- FelipeSim, eu também adorei.Yes, I loved them too.
- BeatrizVocê entendeu todas as palavras novas?Did you understand all the new words?
- FelipeA maioria, mas algumas são difíceis.Most of them, but some are difficult.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
