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    Monólogo (en. Monologue)

    /moˈnologo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Speech in which a person speaks without interruption, typically in a theatrical or literary context.
    The monologue in the play was moving.
    El monólogo de la obra fue conmovedor.
    Reflection or exposition of ideas presented by a person before an audience without dialogue.
    The character's inner monologue reveals his fears.
    El monólogo interior del personaje revela sus miedos.
    Extensive and unidirectional argument in a conversation or verbal exposition.
    Sometimes, his monologues are so long that they bore his friends.
    A veces, sus monólogos son tan largos que aburre a sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'monologos', which means 'to speak alone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a monologue
    To perform a prolonged exposition without interruption.
    hacer un monólogo
    inner monologue
    Reflections or thoughts of a character not expressed verbally.
    monólogo interior
    dramatic monologue
    Monologue in a play that reveals a character's psychology.
    monólogo dramático

    Related Words

    dialogue
    Conversation between two or more people.
    diálogo
    discursive
    Related to discourse or verbal exposition.
    discursivo
    soliloquy
    Speech delivered by a character who is alone on stage.
    soliloquio

    Slang Meanings

    To talk non-stop.
    He was giving a monologue at the party, no one could interrupt him.
    Estaba haciendo un monólogo en la fiesta, nadie pudo interrumpirlo.
    To chat excessively about a topic.
    The teacher gave a monologue about history, and everyone fell asleep.
    El profesor dio un monólogo sobre la historia, y todos se quedaron dormidos.