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    Dicción (en. Diction)

    /dikˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A manner of speaking or pronouncing words.
    That actor's diction is very clear.
    La dicción de ese actor es muy clara.
    The expression style of an author in their work.
    The diction in his poems is very poetic.
    La dicción en sus poemas es muy poética.
    The quality of a person's pronunciation.
    His diction improves with each public speaking class.
    Su dicción mejora con cada clase de oratoria.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dictionem', which means 'expression' or 'way of speaking.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak with good diction
    To express oneself clearly and precisely.
    hablar con buena dicción
    to improve diction
    To practice to better pronounce words.
    mejorar la dicción
    to have fluent diction
    To speak continuously and without interruptions.
    tener una dicción fluida

    Related Words

    eloquent
    That which is expressed with clarity and persuasion.
    elocuente
    articulate
    To pronounce sounds and words correctly.
    articular
    pronunciation
    The way words are said.
    pronunciación

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to refer to speaking clearly.
    That teacher has exquisite diction.
    Esa profesora tiene una dicción de lujo.
    Used to describe someone who communicates effectively.
    The parrot expresses itself better than some with poor diction.
    El perico se expresa mejor que algunos con mala dicción.