Estrado (en. Dais)
/es'tɾaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
An elevated platform intended for a person to speak in public.
The politician addressed the audience from the platform.
El político se dirigió al público desde el estrado.
Place where trials are held in a court.
The lawyer made his argument from the platform.
El abogado hizo su alegato desde el estrado.
Platform for presenting shows or events.
The actors came to the platform for the final applause.
Los actores salieron al estrado para el aplauso final.
Etymology
From Latin 'stratum', meaning 'layer' or 'ground'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be on the platform
To position oneself in a place of importance to speak or be heard.
estar en el estrado
to go up to the platform
To access the stage to address an audience.
subir al estrado
to give a speech from the platform
To offer a speech from an elevated position.
hacer un discurso desde el estrado
Related Words
speech
A set of words expressed aloud before an audience.
discurso
trial
Legal process before a court.
juicio
auditorium
A place where an audience gathers to listen.
auditorio
Slang Meanings
To be in the spotlight.
When he arrived at the event, everyone looked at him as if he were on the platform.
Cuando llegó al evento, todos lo miraron como si estuviera en el estrado.
To speak in public effectively.
He always seems so relaxed when speaking; he must have been on the platform many times.
Siempre parece tan relajado al hablar, debe haber estado en el estrado muchas veces.