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    Discurso (en. Speech)

    /disˈkuɾso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A speech is a formal communication on a specific topic.
    The president gave a speech about the importance of education.
    El presidente dio un discurso sobre la importancia de la educación.
    A speech can also be a set of ideas presented in an argument.
    His political speech was very convincing.
    Su discurso político fue muy convincente.
    It can refer to the style or manner of speaking of a person.
    His speech is very persuasive and emotional.
    Su discurso es muy persuasivo y emotivo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'discursu', which means to run here and there.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opening speech
    Introduction to an event or ceremony.
    discurso de apertura
    political speech
    Presentation of ideas in the political sphere.
    discurso político
    to give a speech
    To pronounce or deliver a speech.
    hacer un discurso

    Related Words

    speaker
    Person who speaks in public.
    orador
    conference
    Presentation on a topic given to a group.
    conferencia
    talk
    Informal conversation about a topic.
    charla

    Slang Meanings

    Very lengthy and boring speech.
    That speech was so long that I fell asleep.
    Ese discurso fue tan largo que me quedé dormido.
    Sales pitch to convince the customer.
    He gave me a sales pitch to sell me the product.
    Me soltó un discurso para venderme el producto.