vocablo
word
noun boh-KAH-bloh Rare
Origin: From Latin vocabulum (word, name), from vocare (to call).
Also means
term
Usage Note
Vocablo is a more formal or literary synonym for palabra (word). It is common in linguistic and academic discourse (un vocablo técnico, a technical term). Learners who use it in everyday speech may sound overly bookish; palabra is the natural choice in conversation.
Examples
"Este vocablo tiene un origen árabe muy claro."
Natural Translation
This word has a very clear Arabic origin.
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