vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Palabra" is a noun which is often translated as "word", and "vocablo" is a noun which is also often translated as "word". Learn more about the difference between "palabra" and "vocablo" below.
la palabra(
pah
-
lah
-
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.
el vocablo(
boh
-
kah
-
bloh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (grammar)
a. word
El discurso estaba lleno de vocablos rebuscados y anécdotas confusas.The speech was full of obscure words and confusing anecdotes.
Hay vocablos que cada vez se utilizan menos en las conversaciones del día a día.There are some words which are being used less and less in everyday conversation.
b. term
El orador utiliza unos vocablos tan cultos que no lo entiendo.The speaker uses such learned terms that I don't understand what he's saying.
