Oral (en. Oral)

/oˈral/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That is done using the mouth.
The presentation will be oral, not written.
La presentación será oral, no escrita.
That refers to speech or activities expressed verbally.
Your final exam will be oral.
Su examen final será de tipo oral.
Related to verbal communication.
It is important to improve speaking skills for language learning.
Es importante mejorar las habilidades orales para el aprendizaje de idiomas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'oralis', which means 'of the mouth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

oral exam
Assessment conducted through spoken questions and answers.
examen oral
oral communication
Exchange of information through speech.
comunicación oral
oral presentation
Presentation of a topic spoken in front of an audience.
presentación oral

Related Words

mouth
Organ in the oral cavity located on the face, which allows for food ingestion and sound production.
boca
speech
Action of pronouncing words or forming discourse.
habla
writing
Action of writing or representing words by means of signs.
escritura

Slang Meanings

A colloquial reference to oral sexual acts.
She says she had a rather fun oral experience.
Ella dice que tuvo una experiencia oral bastante divertida.