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“little word” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/palaˈβɾita/

Example

Dime una palabrita antes de irte.

Tell me a little word before you go.

Illustration for palabrita (little word)

How to say “little word” in Spanish

“Little word” in Spanish is palabrita.

A short, affectionate remark used to make a small request.

Full entry for palabrita: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with palabrita

Antes de la reunión, le susurró una palabrita al oído.

Before the meeting, he whispered a little word in her ear.

Tips for using palabrita

  • Commonly used aloud as a soft preface to a small favor or confidential comment, so avoid it with strangers or in formal situations.

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