discurso
/dees-KOOR-so/
speech
Visualizing discurso as a formal address or public speech.
📝 In Action
El presidente dio un discurso sobre la economía del país.
B1The president gave a speech about the country's economy.
Fue un discurso muy emotivo que hizo llorar a varias personas.
B2It was a very emotional speech that made several people cry.
Tengo que preparar un discurso para la boda de mi hermana.
A2I have to prepare a speech for my sister's wedding.
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing the Right Verb
The most common and natural way to say 'to give a speech' in Spanish is 'dar un discurso' or the slightly more formal 'pronunciar un discurso'.
Visualizing discurso as the discourse or flow of ideas between people.
discurso(noun)
discourse
?flow of ideas or communication
reasoning
?train of thought
,argument
?line of logic in a debate
📝 In Action
El discurso dominante en los medios ha cambiado drásticamente.
C1The dominant discourse (way of communicating/thinking) in the media has changed drastically.
Es difícil seguir el discurso lógico del filósofo.
B2It is difficult to follow the logical reasoning of the philosopher.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Meaning
When used in this sense, 'discurso' refers to the general structure or way of communicating ideas about a topic, not just a single talk. Think of it as the 'worldview' expressed through language.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: discurso
Question 1 of 1
In which sentence does 'discurso' refer to a way of thinking or communicating, rather than a specific spoken event?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'discurso' y 'charla'?
'Discurso' is usually a formal, prepared, and often long address given by one person to an audience (like a political speech or a graduation address). 'Charla' is much more informal, meaning a casual chat or a short, friendly talk.
¿Es 'discurso' siempre una palabra negativa?
No. While 'discurso' can sometimes imply empty political talk or rhetoric, it is generally a neutral word. It simply means a formal speech or a flow of logical ideas. Its tone depends entirely on the context.