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"Frases" is a form of "frase", a noun which is often translated as "sentence". "Palabras" is a form of "palabra", a noun which is often translated as "word". Learn more about the difference between "frases" and "palabras" below.
la frase(
frah
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seh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. phrase
La oración suena mejor al suprimir esta frase.The sentence sounds better if you remove this phrase.
3. (saying)
a. expression
Me gustan las frases cómicas que utiliza en sus artículos.I like the humorous expressions he uses in his articles.
la palabra(
pah
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lah
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brah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (language)
2. (promise)
a. word
Ana te dio su palabra que no contaría el secreto.Ana gave you her word that she would not reveal the secret.
a. floor
El presidente dio la palabra a los candidatos para realizar sus presentaciones.The Chairman gave the floor to the candidates for their presentations.
