A palabra is a word; in the plural palabras can also refer to what someone says.
The idea
This feminine noun forms its plural by adding s: la palabra, las palabras.
Examples
- No entiendo esta palabra.I do not understand this word.
- Escribimos las palabras nuevas en el cuaderno.We write the new words in the notebook.
- ¿Cómo se escribe esa palabra?How do you spell that word?
- La palabra «casa» tiene cuatro letras.The word “casa” has four letters.
- Busca una palabra en el diccionario.Look up a word in the dictionary.
- Tus palabras me dan ánimo.Your words encourage me.
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A palabra is a word rather than a whole page; context can also give palabras the sense of remarks.
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Choose the singular noun: Busco una ___. (palabra / palabras)
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palabra
Una requires singular palabra, referring to one word.
Choose the plural noun: Escribo tres ___. (palabras / palabra)
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palabras
Tres requires plural palabras, referring to three words.
Choose what you look up for its meaning: Para saber qué significa un término, busco esa ___ en el diccionario. (palabra / página)
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palabra
You look up a palabra to learn its meaning; página means a page.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the singular noun: Busco una ___. (palabra / palabras)
Choose the plural noun: Escribo tres ___. (palabras / palabra)
Choose what you look up for its meaning: Para saber qué significa un término, busco esa ___ en el diccionario. (palabra / página)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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