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"Palabra" is a form of "palabra", a noun which is often translated as "word". "Mundo" is a noun which is often translated as "world". Learn more about the difference between "mundo" and "palabra" below.
el mundo(
moon
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (the Earth)
a. world
Hoy en día es muy fácil viajar por todo el mundo.It is very easy to travel around the world nowadays.
2. (astronomy)
4. (realm)
a. world
Francisco dejó el mundo atrás cuando pronunció sus votos.Francisco renounced the world when he took his vows.
6. (humanity)
a. world
La ganadora de la lotería quería que el mundo entero supiera lo feliz que estaba.The lottery winner wanted the whole world to know how happy she was.
7. (experience)
a. life experience
La presidenta ha viajado mucho y tiene mucho mundo.The president has traveled a lot and has lots of life experience.
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.
