Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
palabrita
Pronunciation
IPA/palaˈβɾita/
Meaning
- feminine nounlittle word
Example
Dime una palabrita antes de irte.
Tell me a little word before you go.
More examples
Antes de la reunión, le susurró una palabrita al oído.
Before the meeting, he whispered a little word in her ear.
Core concept
A short, affectionate remark used to make a small request.
Common phrases
decir una palabrita
say a little word
una palabrita al oído
a whispered word
dar una palabrita de ánimo
give a little word of encouragement
Similar words
palabra: Single spoken or written word used as a neutral, general label.
mensaje: Short spoken or written message that conveys brief information or a quick instruction.
frase: Short sequence of words that forms a complete thought or simple sentence.
expresión: Phrase used to convey a feeling, opinion, or idea.
Definition in Spanish
Forma diminutiva de «palabra» que se usa para pedir o decir algo muy breve con tono afectuoso o informal.
Word origin
It derives from the noun palabra plus the diminutive suffix -ita, which signals a smaller or affectionate form, and palabra traces back to Latin parabola.
Usage tips
- Commonly used aloud as a soft preface to a small favor or confidential comment, so avoid it with strangers or in formal situations.
Opposites
- silenciosilencenoun