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    Discursos (en. Speeches)

    /disˈkuɾsos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A speech is an oral presentation on a specific topic, usually before an audience.
    The president's speech inspired everyone present.
    El discurso del presidente inspiró a todos los presentes.
    A set of data expressed coherently and organized.
    Academic speeches usually follow a rigorous format.
    Los discursos académicos suelen seguir un formato riguroso.
    An intervention in a debate or discussion.
    His speech on the panel was very convincing.
    Su discurso en el panel fue muy convincente.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'discursus', which means 'running, race, passage from one place to another', derived from 'currere' which means 'to run'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a speech
    To give an oral presentation before an audience.
    dar un discurso
    to make a speech
    To prepare and deliver an organized and structured message.
    hacer un discurso
    political speech
    A public intervention by a politician on matters of general interest.
    discurso político
    motivational speech
    A talk designed to inspire and motivate the listeners.
    discurso motivacional

    Related Words

    speaker
    Person who presents a speech.
    orador
    audiovisual
    Means used to complement a speech with images or sounds.
    audiovisual
    rhetoric
    The art of speaking or writing effectively.
    retórica

    Slang Meanings

    Routine monologue without relevant content.
    What he said at the meeting was just empty rhetoric.
    Lo que dijo en la reunión fue solo un discurso vacío.
    A speech that is frequently repeated.
    He is always throwing out the same old speech.
    Siempre está lanzando el mismo discurso de siempre.