Find a word. Understand it. Make it yours.
Palabros is an English and Spanish dictionary made for people who enjoy reading, writing, and discovering words. Its interface is available in English and Spanish.
Look up a meaning when you need it. Explore the nuances when a word catches your interest. Save the words that matter to you and return to them until they become part of your vocabulary.
Palabros uses spaced repetition to help those words stay with you. Widgets bring them back into view throughout your day, without needing to open the app or set aside time to study.
UNDERSTAND A WORD
Read the dictionary definition alongside a clear, plain-language explanation. Explore synonyms and antonyms to notice the shades of meaning, and listen to the pronunciation.
Interactive etymology lets you explore where a word comes from.
BILINGUAL MODE
Look up English and Spanish words and explore translations in both directions. Palabros Pro offers advanced translations, with different equivalents grouped by meaning to help you choose the one that fits what you are reading.
KEEP READING
You come across an unfamiliar word in the middle of a page. With Reading Mode, say that word aloud and look up its meaning without typing or putting down your book. Turn on spoken answers if you would rather hear the explanation.
At the end of your session, revisit the words you looked up and choose which ones to save. Your library grows with the words you decide to keep.
RETURN TO YOUR WORDS
A word you found in a novel. One you would like to use in your writing. A term you want to remember for your studies. Save them to your library and return to their meanings whenever you like. Organize your collection with tags and filters, or import your own lists.
Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your words in sight, giving you another chance to meet them outside the app.
REVIEW AT YOUR OWN PACE
With Palabros Pro, revisit your vocabulary in four review modes: choose the word, type the word, choose the definition, or write the definition in your own words.
Try Review from time to time, and Palabros learns which words are harder for you to remember. With Smart priority enabled, widgets show those words more often, interspersed with the rest.
The Review Widget shows a saved word with its definition blurred. Take a moment to recall the meaning, then tap to reveal it. Learning statistics help you follow your progress and see how your vocabulary grows.
DISCOVER SOMETHING EACH DAY
The Word of the Day invites you to get to know a new meaning. Find it in the app or its widgets, including the extra-large portrait widget.
Palabros also includes actions for Siri and Shortcuts, so you can look up, save, and review words, or build your own shortcuts.
A DICTIONARY TO KEEP CLOSE
Both English and Spanish dictionaries are included in the app, so you can keep looking up definitions offline. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence generates explanations on device. Some features need an internet connection or downloaded resources.
There are no ads. Take your time to read, look up a word, and return to it.
PALABROS PRO
Palabros is free to download.
Palabros Pro gives your library and learning tools more room: unlimited saved words and Reading Mode sessions, all four review modes, the Review Widget, advanced translations, tags and filters, list import, learning statistics, widget customization, exclusive icons, and future Palabros Pro improvements. Advanced translations require an internet connection.
Choose a monthly subscription, try the annual plan with seven days free if eligible, or get lifetime access.
For the words you want to make your own.
LEGAL
· Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
· Privacy Policy: https://nachocerrato.com/palabros/privacy/
I am really liking it so far, got the pro version through reddit! One suggestion is to be able to customize the daily notification timing.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for your words!PS: If you update to 1.4.4 you will be able to customize the notification timing :)
Enjoying it so far but I have a suggestion
PollyP.Pokett
This app is cool. I like how simple it is. However, the pronunciation is terrible. Sometimes my brain doesn’t recognize the word so I need to hear it spoken, only for it to be pronounced terribly. I have to reveal the word only for it to dawn on me that I’ve known the word all along.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the feedback and for your honest words! Thanks to your message, I noticed a bug in Word of the Day: pronunciations are not using each word’s correct language, unlike in search results. Thank you for pointing it out! It will be fixed in the next update :)Edit: it was fixed!
Excellent app!
tscotty2
Please give this fine dictionary app a try.
Developer Response
Thank you so much :)
Awesome app
Dominic Lim
I love the this app. This widget is helpful for learning words
Developer Response
I’m so glad to read this! thank you :)
· Ready for iPhone Duo
Palabros is now adapted for iPhone Duo, so you can keep enjoying your words on its display.
· Word of the Day, Now Illustrated
The Word of the Day now comes with a beautiful illustration to help you understand its meaning and remember it. A new way to discover words, with something lovely to look at too.
· Two New Illustrated Widgets
Bring the Word of the Day and its illustration to your Home Screen with two new widgets, in large and extra-large sizes.
· Advanced translations
The English word "bank" can mean a place where you keep your money or the edge of a river. Palabros now shows the translation for each meaning, with a short explanation to help you pick the right one. Turn on bilingual mode in Settings › Language and tap the globe next to any word.
· New Reading Mode
Reading and come across a word you don’t know? Start a reading session and stay focused on your book. Whenever you find an unfamiliar word, just say it out loud: Palabros will clearly display its definition and explanations, without requiring you to unlock your iPhone, open the app, and search manually.
You can also have Palabros read the explanation aloud, so you don’t have to take your eyes off the page.
· Siri, Shortcuts, and App Intents
Palabros now integrates more deeply with Siri and Shortcuts. You can explain a word, save it, mark it as learned, start a review, open a saved word, or check the Word of the Day using your voice.
Try saying:
“Explain word with Palabros.” Siri will ask which word.
“Open Word of the Day in Palabros.”
“Review words with Palabros.”
With Apple Intelligence, you can ask for an explanation directly. If your device doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, add the “Explain word” shortcut once to use it with Siri. You’ll find a complete guide in Settings.
· New Widgets
Palabros Pro now includes a review widget: try to recall the meaning of a saved word, then tap the widget to reveal its definition.
On iOS 27, there’s also a new extra-large portrait Word of the Day widget, with more room for meanings and examples.
Saved-word widgets can now display simplified explanations when you choose one as your favorite meaning.
· Faster and More Reliable
We’ve improved performance, syncing, and many details throughout the app to make Palabros faster and more reliable.
Version 2.3.7
The developer, Nacho Cerrato Ruiz, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Search History
Identifiers
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Nacho Cerrato Ruiz
Size
189.7 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.