This is the 637th most frequent Catalan word.
paraula
"Paraula" means "word" in English.
In this usage, 'paraula' signifies an individual unit of speech that forms part of sentences.
Escolteu amb atenció cada paraula que pronuncien.
Listen attentively to every word they pronounce.
Here, 'paraula' is used metaphorically to mean 'promise' or assurance.
Va donar la seva paraula com a garantia.
He gave his word as a guarantee.
Here, 'paraula' refers to a single, specific term being the focus or main idea of a text.