Oratoria (en. Oratory)

/oɾaˈtoɾja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Discipline that studies the art of oratory.
His interest in oratory led him to enroll in a course.
Su interés por la oratoria lo llevó a inscribirse en un curso.
Set of techniques for speaking persuasively.
Oratory is fundamental in the political field.
La oratoria es fundamental en el ámbito político.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in public.
Oratory allowed him to win the debate.
La oratoria le permitió ganar el debate.

Etymology

From the Latin 'oratoria', meaning 'the art of speaking'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

art of oratory
Ability to speak in public persuasively.
arte de la oratoria
speaker's gifts
Outstanding ability to speak in public.
dotes de orador
practice oratory
Practicing the art of public speaking.
practicar la oratoria

Related Words

speaker
Person who speaks in public.
orador
speech
Oral presentation on a topic.
discurso
eloquent
One who expresses themselves clearly and effectively.
elocuente

Slang Meanings

To speak with passion and conviction.
That speaker has a way of speaking that motivates me.
Ese orador tiene una manera de hablar que me motiva.
Use of rhetorical techniques to impress.
His speech was pure oratory.
Su discurso fue pura oratoria.