Coletilla (en. Tagline)

/ko.le.'ti.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A closing expression or phrase that is repeated in a speech.
The presenter always uses the tag line 'and that’s the information' at the end.
El presentador siempre usa la coletilla 'y hasta aquí la información' al finalizar.
An additional element that is not essential but is included by convention.
In his talks, he uses a tag line that makes the audience laugh.
En sus charlas, utiliza una coletilla que hace reír al público.
A phrase that serves to link ideas while speaking.
The tag line 'in summary' helps him synthesize what has been presented.
La coletilla 'en resumen' le ayuda a sintetizar lo expuesto.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'coletar', which means 'to add' or 'to include' informally.

Common Phrases and Expressions

and that's all
It is used to indicate that one has finished talking about a topic.
y eso es todo
as I said before
It is used to revisit a previous point in a conversation.
como decía antes
in conclusion
A phrase used to initiate a synthesis or summary.
en conclusión

Related Words

phrase
A set of words that expresses a complete idea.
frase
expression
Representation of an idea through words or signs.
expresión
speech
Oral exposition on a specific topic.
discurso

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use in informal conversations.
He uses tag lines like 'you know' to make the talk more relatable.
Usa coletillas como 'ya sabes' para hacer la charla más cercana.
A repetitive expression associated with certain speakers.
Some politicians are famous for their tag lines in speeches.
Algunos políticos son famosos por sus coletillas en los discursos.