noun🔗SharePalabraThe smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. ""Feliz" es una sola palabra que expresa un sentimiento de alegría.wordlanguagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalabraSomething like such a unit of language:"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "Mi palabra favorita en inglés es "beautiful".languagewordcommunicationwritinglinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalabra, hablaThe fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. ."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.communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalabra, comentario, expresiónSomething that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech."My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "Mi profesor dijo una palabra amable para animarme.communicationlanguagewordstatementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConsigna, palabra claveA watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "“Silencio” era la consigna para la sesión de estudio en la biblioteca.communicationsignalwordphraseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProverbio, lemaA proverb or motto.""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "El lema de nuestra familia es: 'Trata a todos con amabilidad'.literaturephilosophyculturewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNoticiasNews; tidings (used without an article)."Have you had any word from John yet?"¿Has tenido noticias de John?communicationmediainfowordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrden, mandatoAn order; a request or instruction; an expression of will."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.communicationlawgovernmentmilitarydemandactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePromesa, juramentoA promise; an oath or guarantee."I give you my word that I will be there on time."Te doy mi palabra de que estaré allí a tiempo.communicationstatementlawmoralvaluebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiscusión, conversaciónA brief discussion or conversation."Can I have a word with you?"¿Puedo hablar contigo un momento?communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalabras(in the plural) See words."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.languagelinguisticswritingwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalabra de Dios, mensaje, Biblia(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture."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.religiontheologyliteraturewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerbo, Palabra(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ."Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "Muchos cristianos creen que Jesucristo es el Verbo de Dios.theologyreligionphilosophysoulessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDecir, expresarTo say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something)."I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."No estoy seguro de cómo expresar esta carta al consejo.languagewritingcommunicationwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdular, halagarTo flatter with words, to cajole."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.languagecommunicationwordactionattitudecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbordar con palabras, atosigar con palabrasTo ply or overpower with words."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.communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncantar con una palabraTo conjure with a word."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.supernaturalreligionmythologyliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHablar, decirTo speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse."The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "Los estudiantes expresarán sus ideas claramente en sus presentaciones.communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareVerdad, en efecto, ¡esa es la verdad!Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"“¡Yo, esa película fue épica!” / “¿Verdad?” / “Verdad.”communicationlanguagestatementmoralvaluephilosophycharacterwordexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareVale, ok(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.""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.’”communicationlanguagewordstatementattitudecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer, suceder(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide."Well worth thee, me friend."Bien vales la pena, amigo mío.beingphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
