Parola (transl. Word)
🗓️ 2 maggio 2024 — Dive into today's Italian word of the day, its origins, and its uses. Explore Italian language and culture with us!
/paˈrɔːla/
Grammar
Part of speech
Noun (Feminine) → La parola; Una parola
Plural
Parole → Le parole
Definition
Word; the smallest independent element of a language and communication, capable of conveying a meaning.
Esempi
Questa rubrica esplorerà una parola al giorno.
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Espressioni
A buon intenditor, poche parole.
Literal
To a good connoisseur, few words are needed.Similar English expression
A word to the wise is enough.
Dare la parola (1)
Literal
To give the wordSimilar English expression
To promise; to give one’s word
Dare la parola (2)
Literal
To give the wordSimilar English expression
To give the floor
Verba volant; scripta manent
Literal
Words fly away, but the written letter remainsSimilar English expression
Always get it in writingCultural Note
This Latin expression is commonly used by Italians in its shorter form “Verba volant…”
Parole parole
Literal
Words wordsSimilar English expression
Only liesCultural Note
This phrase comes from the famous Italian song "Parole parole" sung by Mina and Alberto Lupo. The song is a dialogue between a man and a woman where the woman dismisses the man's flattering words as just "parole" – mere words, emphasizing the emptiness of flattery and the disillusionment with insincere promises. It has become a popular expression in Italian to denote empty, insincere talk devoid of action or sincerity, and is often paired with the handgesture
Per i più curiosi
The word parola originates from the Latin "parabola," meaning "comparison" or "analogy." This highlights its early use in storytelling, emphasizing the importance of conveying complex ideas effectively through speech.
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Can you use the word PAROLA correctly in a sentence?
Based on the definition and examples provided, write a sentence using today's word of the day and share it as a comment on this post. It is important that your sentence makes sense and shows that you understand the word's definition, but we also encourage you to use creativity and have fun.
Non ha mantenuto la parola.
Oggi è l'ultimo giorno dell'anno e voglio dire una parola a te, Giulia: grazie, grazie mille per l'aiuto nell'imparare l'italiano, le parole, le espressioni utili, la grammatica, le storie. Sei molto gentile. Non vedo l'ora di continuare a imparare con te nel nuovo anno.