palabra
Spoken unit, Spanish
Palabra is Spanish for "word." In English, it appears in phrases borrowed from Spanish: Palabra de honor means "word of honor." Among bilingual speakers, palabra alone can serve as an emphatic pledge—equivalent to "my word" or "I promise": I'll be there, palabra.
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The Castilian language
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español
The Castilian language
dialogue
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oath
Formal binding promise
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- pledgeBinding promise given
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
honor · trust · bond · agreement · guarantee · assurance · fidelity · sworn · binding · solemn