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parola

Parola is an Italian noun meaning "word." It refers to a single unit of language spoken or written, and to the meaning conveyed by that unit in a given context. The plural form is parole. In everyday usage, parole can denote both a concrete word and the ideas or statements expressed through language.

Parola appears in a variety of common expressions that relate to speech and communication. Examples include

Beyond its literal sense, parola functions as a cultural and practical term in Italian. It appears in

See also: parole d'onore, parola chiave, parola d'ordine, dare la parola, tenere la parola.

dare
la
parola,
meaning
to
give
one's
word
or
promise;
tenere
la
parola,
meaning
to
keep
one’s
word;
and
parola
d'onore,
meaning
a
word
of
honor.
In
technical
contexts,
parola
chiave
or
parola
d'ordine
are
used
to
refer
to
a
password
or
a
command
phrase
used
to
access
a
system
or
to
initiate
an
action.
In
linguistic
study,
parola
is
contrasted
with
its
meaning
or
with
larger
units
of
discourse,
helping
to
analyze
form,
usage,
and
context.
proverbs
and
everyday
speech
to
emphasize
trust,
commitment,
and
the
relationship
between
speech
and
action.
The
concept
underpins
discussions
of
dialogue,
rhetoric,
and
the
pragmatics
of
language,
illustrating
how
a
single
word
can
carry
social
significance
as
well
as
linguistic
content.