Also means
word (endearing/strategic)
Usage Note
Parolina is the affectionate diminutive of parola (word). It often appears in idiomatic expressions: dire una parolina means to put in a quiet word on someone's behalf, and la parolina magica is 'the magic word' (please/per favore). The plural is paroline.
Examples
"Ha detto una parolina al direttore per me."
Natural Translation
She put in a word with the director for me.
Literal Translation
She-said a little-word to-the director for me.
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