Muletilla is a feminine noun in Spanish.
/mu.leˈti.ʝa/
The term muletilla refers to a type of filler word or phrase that speakers often use in conversation to fill pauses, gain time, or emphasize something. Examples in English include "like," "you know," or "basically." Muletillas are commonly used in oral speech more than in written context, as they tend to reflect the spontaneous nature of speech and the speaker's thought processes.
Frequency of Use: Muletillas are frequently used in colloquial speech.
La "eh" es una muletilla que muchos utilizan cuando están pensando.
"The 'um' is a filler that many use when they are thinking."
No debes usar muletillas si quieres hablar con claridad.
"You shouldn't use fillers if you want to speak clearly."
Ella siempre dice "bueno" como muletilla en sus conversaciones.
"She always says 'well' as a filler in her conversations."
While "muletilla" doesn’t have a wide range of idiomatic expressions directly including the term itself, it can be related to several common phrases that discuss speaking habits and communication.
Hablar sin muletillas te hace sonar más profesional.
"Speaking without fillers makes you sound more professional."
Si usas muchas muletillas, podrías perder la atención del público.
"If you use too many fillers, you might lose the audience's attention."
A veces, las muletillas se convierten en una costumbre difícil de quitar.
"Sometimes, fillers become a habit that's hard to shake off."
Intentaré reducir mis muletillas en las presentaciones.
"I will try to reduce my fillers in presentations."
Las muletillas pueden ser útiles, pero no deben abusarse de ellas.
"Fillers can be useful, but one should not overuse them."
The word muletilla derives from the Spanish word muleta, which means a small mule or support; it reflects the idea of providing support or a crutch in speech. The suffix -illa often denotes something small or diminutive in Spanish.
Synonyms: - Filler (rellenador) - Cliché (cliché) - Tautología (tautology)
Antonyms: - Claridad (clarity) - Precisión (precision) - Concisiones (conciseness)