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word

/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

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noun

Palabra

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

Examples :

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

"Feliz" es una sola palabra que expresa un sentimiento de alegría.

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noun

Palabra

Something like such a unit of language:

Examples :

"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "

Mi palabra favorita en inglés es "beautiful".

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noun

Palabra, habla

The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Examples :

"Instead of arguing, she chose her words carefully to avoid a fight with her brother. "

En lugar de discutir, eligió cuidadosamente sus palabras para evitar una pelea con su hermano.

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noun

Palabra, comentario, expresión

Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

Examples :

"My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "

Mi profesor dijo una palabra amable para animarme.

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noun

Consigna, palabra clave

A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

Examples :

""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "

“Silencio” era la consigna para la sesión de estudio en la biblioteca.

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noun

Proverbio, lema

A proverb or motto.

Examples :

""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "

El lema de nuestra familia es: 'Trata a todos con amabilidad'.

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noun

Noticias

News; tidings (used without an article).

Examples :

"Have you had any word from John yet?"

¿Has tenido noticias de John?

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noun

Orden, mandato

An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Examples :

"My teacher gave the class a word to study for the test. "

Mi profesor le dio a la clase una orden para estudiar para el examen.

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noun

Promesa, juramento

A promise; an oath or guarantee.

Examples :

"I give you my word that I will be there on time."

Te doy mi palabra de que estaré allí a tiempo.

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noun

Discusión, conversación

A brief discussion or conversation.

Examples :

"Can I have a word with you?"

¿Puedo hablar contigo un momento?

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noun

Palabras

(in the plural) See words.

Examples :

"There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."

Hubo palabras entre él y la secretaria sobre el resultado de la reunión.

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noun

Palabra de Dios, mensaje, Biblia

(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Examples :

"Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."

Sus padres habían vivido en Botsuana, difundiendo la palabra entre los miembros de las tribus.

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noun

Verbo, Palabra

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Examples :

"Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "

Muchos cristianos creen que Jesucristo es el Verbo de Dios.

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verb

Decir, expresar

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

Examples :

"I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."

No estoy seguro de cómo expresar esta carta al consejo.

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verb

Adular, halagar

To flatter with words, to cajole.

Examples :

"The teacher worded her instructions carefully to encourage the students to participate. "

La profesora formuló sus instrucciones cuidadosamente para animar a los estudiantes a participar.

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verb

Abordar con palabras, atosigar con palabras

To ply or overpower with words.

Examples :

"The salesperson tried to word the customer into buying the expensive car. "

El vendedor intentó atosigar al cliente con palabras para que comprara el coche caro.

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verb

Encantar con una palabra

To conjure with a word.

Examples :

"The teacher tried to word her instructions carefully so the students understood. "

La maestra trató de encantar sus instrucciones cuidadosamente para que los estudiantes entendieran.

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verb

Hablar, decir

To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Examples :

"The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "

Los estudiantes expresarán sus ideas claramente en sus presentaciones.

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interjection

Verdad, en efecto, ¡esa es la verdad!

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

Examples :

""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"

“¡Yo, esa película fue épica!” / “¿Verdad?” / “Verdad.”

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interjection

Vale, ok

(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

Examples :

""The teacher said the test was hard, and the student replied, 'Word.'" "

“El profesor dijo que el examen era difícil, y el estudiante respondió: ‘Vale.’”

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verb

Ser, suceder

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Examples :

"Well worth thee, me friend."

Bien vales la pena, amigo mío.

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