Retor (en. Rhetor)

/reˈtor/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A specialist in rhetoric, who uses language persuasively.

The retor convinced the audience with his clear argumentation.

El retor convenció a la audiencia con su argumentación clara.

A person who has eloquent skills or is persuasive in their speech.

That retor captivated everyone present with his brilliant oratory.

Esa retor cautivó a todos los presentes con su brillante oratoria.

In an academic context, someone who teaches or studies rhetoric.

As a retor, he focuses on discourse techniques to improve communication.

Como retor, se centra en las técnicas discursivas para mejorar la comunicación.

From Latin 'retor', which means 'orator' or 'one who uses rhetoric.'

to be a retor

To be a person capable of speaking persuasively or eloquently.

ser un retor

empty rhetoric

To talk a lot without holding substantial arguments.

retórica vacía

rhetoric

The art of expressing and arguing with persuasion.

retórica

eloquence

The ability to speak or write clearly and persuasively.

eloquencia

Someone who talks a lot but without real content.

He is a flimsy retor, only using nonsensical verbiage.

Es un retor de pacotilla, solo usa palabrería sin sentido.

Persuader on matters of personal interest.

That retor always manages to convince his friends when he wants something.

Ese retor siempre logra convencer a sus amigos cuando quiere algo.