Facundia (en. Eloquence)
/fakuɲˈðia/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Ability to express oneself clearly and fluently.
His eloquence earned him several awards in the oratory contest.
Su facundia le ganó varios premios en el certamen de oratoria.
Talent for public speaking.
The eloquence of the teacher inspired his students to learn more about rhetoric.
La facundia del maestro inspiró a sus alumnos a aprender más sobre retórica.
Ability to convince others through words.
Despite his youth, his eloquence was impressive in the debate.
A pesar de su juventud, su facundia era impresionante en el debate.
Etymology
From the Latin 'facundia', which means eloquence.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eloquence in speaking
Notable ability to communicate effectively.
facundia en el hablar
unleashing one's eloquence
To express oneself freely and with enthusiasm.
dar rienda suelta a la facundia
to be a man of eloquence
To be someone very eloquent or persuasive in their speech.
ser un hombre de facundia
Related Words
eloquent
Someone who has the ability to express themselves effectively and fluently.
elocuente
speaker
A person who speaks in public, especially in formal speeches.
orador
rhetoric
The art of using language effectively and persuasively.
retórica
Slang Meanings
Gift of speech.
That girl has an eloquence that impresses everyone in the class.
Esa chica tiene una facundia que impresiona a todos en la clase.
Persuasive ability.
His eloquence made him a great salesperson.
Su facundia lo convirtió en un gran vendedor.