parole
/paˈrɔ.le/
The Italian phrase for "words" is parole.
How does it change in a sentence?
parole is the plural form of the singular noun parola, which means "word".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /paˈrɔ.le/.
Did you know?
- The word parola is the root of the English word 'parole', meaning a conditional release from prison, which originally referred to a prisoner's 'word of honor'.
- In Italian, if someone is di poche parole, they are described as 'of few words'. This is considered a trait of strength or stoicism rather than a lack of social skill.
- In Italian, the phrase parole vuote (literally 'empty words') is the standard way to describe someone who is making empty promises or talking nonsense.
Examples in context
- Io non ho parole.I have no words.Tatoeba #1626232 by Guybrush88, translation #1312015 by Ricardo14
- Di' le tue parole.Say your words.Tatoeba #11496692 by Guybrush88, translation #8041814 by Amastan
- Io ero senza parole.I was at a loss for words.Tatoeba #4482281 by Guybrush88, translation #38907 by CK
- Buongiorno, signore. Per favore, potrebbe dirmi come si chiama?Good morning, sir. Could you please tell me your name?
- Ciao! Come stai oggi?Hi! How are you today?
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about a book.
- MatteoQueste parole sono troppo difficili.These words are too difficult.
- MartinaPuoi spiegarmi il significato?Can you explain the meaning to me?
- MatteoCerto, cerco le parole giuste.Sure, I'm looking for the right words.
- MartinaGrazie, Matteo, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Matteo, you are very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry parole, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
