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    Retórica (en. Rhetoric)

    /reˈtoɾi.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The art of speaking or writing effectively to persuade or influence others.
    The rhetoric in his speech managed to convince the audience.
    La retórica en su discurso logró convencer a la audiencia.
    A set of expressive resources used in communication.
    The author employs a great number of rhetorical resources in his novels.
    El autor emplea una gran cantidad de recurso de retórica en sus novelas.
    The study or discipline that analyzes the mechanisms of language for persuasive purposes.
    Rhetoric is fundamental in philosophy and politics.
    La retórica es fundamental en la filosofía y la política.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'rhetoriké', which means 'art of orator'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak with rhetoric
    To use persuasive or ornate language.
    hablar con retórica
    mastery in rhetoric
    Outstanding ability to communicate convincingly.
    maestría en retórica
    empty rhetoric
    Discourse that lacks real meaning, only adornments.
    retórica vacía

    Related Words

    orator
    A person who speaks publicly effectively.
    orador
    eloquent
    One who has the ability to express oneself clearly and persuasively.
    elocuente
    persuasion
    Technique used to convince others through language.
    persuasión

    Slang Meanings

    Charlatan
    That person is a charlatan; they only use any rhetoric to impress.
    Esa persona es un charlatán; solo usa cuanta retórica para impresionar.
    Empty talk
    Don’t be fooled by their empty talk full of rhetoric.
    No te dejes engañar por su palabrería llena de retórica.