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No. 555 in Spanish

palabra

"Palabra" means "word" in English.

In a sentence

  • Una palabra amable puede cambiar el día de alguien.

    A kind word can change someone's day.

    'Palabra' refers to a single unit of language used as a token of kindness.

  • Le di mi palabra de que asistiría a la reunión.

    I gave my word that I would attend the meeting.

    'Palabra' is used metaphorically to mean a promise.

  • No entiendo la palabra que estás diciendo.

    I don't understand the word that you are saying.

    'Palabra' denotes a single unit of speech or writing in this context.

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