Dais (en. You give)

/ˈdaɪs/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An elevated structure where speakers or honored guests are placed.
The president addressed the audience from the dais.
El presidente se dirigió a la audiencia desde el dais.
A prominent place at an event for the presentation of important individuals.
The speakers sat on the dais during the conference.
Los oradores se sentaron en el dais durante la conferencia.
A platform where ceremonial or social events take place.
The wedding took place on a magnificent dais decorated with flowers.
El matrimonio se celebró en un magnífico dais decorado con flores.

Etymology

From the French 'dais', meaning 'platform or raised area', derived from the Latin 'desca' (platform).

Common Phrases and Expressions

honor dais
It is the space reserved for important people during an event.
dais de honor
to go up to the dais
Reference to taking the floor or standing out at an event.
subir al dais
academic dais
A reserved space in academic events for speakers or professors.
dais académico

Related Words

rostrum
A platform where speakers are presented.
estrado
box
An elevated place from where a show is observed.
palco
stage
The place where an artistic performance takes place.
escenario

Slang Meanings

A special place where applause is received.
When she arrived at the dais, the crowd erupted in applause.
Cuando llegó al dais, la multitud estalló en aplausos.
Used in the context of delivering impactful speeches.
That speaker really lights up the dais with her energy.
Esa oradora realmente ilumina el dais con su energía.