Meaning
word
- promise
In a sentence
Non capisco questa parola in italiano.
I don't understand this word in Italian.
Non capisco questa parola.
I don't understand this word.
Il bambino ha detto la sua prima parola.
The child said his first word.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| parola | feminine · singular |
| parole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'parola' for 'word' in general; 'vocabolo' is rare and technical.
- Avoid 'parola' for 'speech' in formal contexts—prefer 'discorso' or 'linguaggio'.
- In 'dare la parola', it means 'to give the floor' (e.g., in meetings).