monólogo
“monólogo” means “monologue” in Spanish (a long speech by one person in a play or movie).
monologue, stand-up comedy routine
Also: soliloquy, one-sided conversation
📝 In Action
El actor se ganó al público con un monólogo impresionante.
B1The actor won over the audience with an impressive monologue.
Esta noche vamos al club para ver un monólogo de mi cómico favorito.
A2Tonight we are going to the club to see a stand-up routine by my favorite comedian.
Nuestra cena fue un monólogo; ella no paró de hablar de su gato.
B2Our dinner was a one-sided conversation; she didn't stop talking about her cat.
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Quick Quiz: monólogo
Question 1 of 3
If you go to a club to see a 'monologuista', what are you watching?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek words 'monos' (alone/single) and 'logos' (speech/word). It literally means 'speaking alone'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'monólogo' the same as 'soliloquio'?
Almost! In theater, a monologue is a long speech to other characters, while a soliloquy is a character talking to themselves. However, in everyday Spanish, 'monólogo' is much more common for both.
Can I use 'monólogo' for a funny YouTube video?
Yes! If it's a person talking directly to the camera for a long time, especially if it's rehearsed or funny, you can call it a monólogo.
Why does it have an accent mark?
It has an accent because it is an 'esdrújula' word (stressed on the third-to-last syllable). In Spanish, these words always have an accent mark to help you know where to put the emphasis.