How to Say "monologue" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “monologue” is “monólogo” — use 'monólogo' when referring to a long speech by a single character within a play, movie, or other performance, or when describing a speech given by one person outside of a formal performance.
Use 'monólogo' when referring to a long speech by a single character within a play, movie, or other performance, or when describing a speech given by one person outside of a formal performance.
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Use 'parlamento' specifically for a character's long speech within a play, especially when referring to the text itself or when an actor forgets their lines.
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Examples
El actor se ganó al público con un monólogo impresionante.
The actor won over the audience with an impressive monologue.
par-lah-MEN-tohpaɾlaˈmento
Examples
El actor olvidó su parlamento en el segundo acto.
The actor forgot his lines in the second act.
Theatrical Use
In this context, it refers to a specific piece of text that one character says without being interrupted.
Don't use for chatting
Mistake: “Saying 'mi parlamento con mi amigo'.”
Correction: Use 'plática' or 'conversación' for everyday talks. 'Parlamento' is for formal or staged speeches.
Monólogo vs. Parlamento
Learners often use 'parlamento' for any long speech, but it's more specific to theater and can even mean 'lines'. 'Monólogo' is the more general and widely applicable term for a speech by one person, especially in film or outside a formal play context.
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