Arenga (en. Rallying speech)

aˈreŋɡa

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Speech used to motivate or incite a group to action.
The leader delivered a rallying speech that moved everyone present.
El líder pronunció una arenga que emocionó a todos los presentes.
Passionate words urging collective action.
The coach's rallying speech before the game was inspiring.
La arenga del entrenador antes del partido fue inspiradora.
Oratory intervention with a strong emotional component.
During the assembly, a rallying speech was heard that encouraged everyone to participate.
Durante la asamblea, se escuchó una arenga que animó a todos a participar.

Etymology

From Latin 'arenga', which means plea or exhortative speech.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a rallying speech
To offer a motivational or persuasive speech.
dar una arenga
war rallying speech
Energetic speech to incite to fight.
arenga de guerra
to make a rallying speech
To deliver a speech with the intention of motivating.
hacer una arenga

Related Words

oratory
The art of speaking eloquently.
oratoria
exhortation
Words aimed at encouraging or persuading.
exhortación
motivation
The reason why a person acts in a certain way.
motivación

Slang Meanings

Call to action in an informal context.
The group's rallying speech before going to the party filled them with energy.
La arenga del grupo antes de salir a la fiesta los llenó de energía.
Motivational message among friends.
He always gives a rallying speech before our training sessions.
Siempre hace una arenga antes de nuestros entrenamientos.