Tribuna (en. Platform)

/tɾiˈβuna/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Elevated structure intended for the presentation of people or speeches.
The speaker climbed onto the platform to address the crowd.
El orador se subió a la tribuna para dirigirse a la multitud.
Reserved seating in a public place to view a show or event.
The VIPs occupied the platform during the concert.
Los VIP ocuparon la tribuna durante el concierto.
Opinions or critiques publicly expressed.
On the platform of the newspaper, various opinions about the government are expressed.
En la tribuna del periódico, se expresan diversas opiniones sobre el gobierno.

Etymology

From Latin 'tribuna', meaning 'platform'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take the platform
to take the floor to speak at an event.
tomar la tribuna
from the platform
referring to what is said or observed publicly.
desde la tribuna
public platform
space where opinions or comments are offered openly.
tribuna pública

Related Words

speaker
person who speaks in public.
orador
speech
oral presentation on a specific topic.
discurso
event
public occurrence or meeting.
evento

Slang Meanings

Place where criticisms are made on social media.
That post is my platform to voice my opinion on the topic.
Esa publicación es mi tribuna para opinar sobre el tema.
Space for the expression of radical ideas.
In the forum, it became the platform for those who protest.
En el foro, se convirtió en la tribuna de los que protestan.