Question 1

What is the difference between "monólogo", "parlamento" in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

The English word 'monologue' can be translated into Spanish in a couple of ways, depending on the specific context. While both translations refer to a long speech by one person, one is more common for general theatrical or cinematic speeches, while the other is often used in a more specific theatrical context or for forgetting lines.

Question 2

When do I use "monólogo" for "monologue"?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

When do I use "parlamento" for "monologue"?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Monólogo vs. Parlamento

Accepted Answer

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.

How to Say "monologue" in Spanish

monólogo

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parlamento

Examples

Theatrical Use

Don't use for chatting

Monólogo vs. Parlamento

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