palavras
The English phrase 'words' is translated into Portuguese as palavras.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form palavras is created by adding 's' to the singular form palavra.
Did you know?
- To comer as palavras (eat the words) in Portuguese describes a specific way of speaking where sounds are dropped, similar to the English 'mumbling' but focused on the 'consumption' of the syllables.
- The word palavra can be used as a synonym for a promise or an oath, such as in the expression dar a sua palavra (to give one's word).
- The expression palavras de ordem is used to refer to 'slogans' or 'mottoes', typically in political or military contexts.
Examples in context
- As palavras valem muito.Words are worth a lot.This sentence uses palavras to show the value of words.Tatoeba #9945369 by Ricardo14, translation #10196944 by DJ_Saidez
- As palavras são simples.The words are simple.This sentence uses palavras to describe the nature of words.Tatoeba #10199772 by BranTheOliver, translation #5752404 by CM
- Para que tantas palavras?Why so many words?This sentence uses palavras to ask about a quantity of words.Tatoeba #13704166 by carlosalberto, translation #13811541 by rul
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Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are studying for a Portuguese exam.
- CamilaFelipe, você conhece estas palavras?Felipe, do you know these words?
- FelipeAinda não, elas são difíceis.Not yet, they are difficult.
- CamilaEu vou te ajudar com elas.I will help you with them.
- FelipeObrigado, Camila, você é muito gentil.Thanks, Camila, you are very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
