How to Say "rhetoric" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rhetoric” is “retórica” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
the art of persuasive speaking or writing
Examples
Aristóteles escribió un libro famoso sobre la retórica.
Aristotle wrote a famous book about rhetoric.
El abogado utilizó su retórica para convencer al jurado.
The lawyer used his rhetoric to convince the jury.
En la clase de literatura estudiamos figuras de retórica.
In literature class, we study figures of speech.
Always Feminine
When talking about the art of persuasion, 'retórica' is always a feminine noun. You must use 'la' and matching feminine words with it.
Confusing with Oratory
Mistake: “Often used interchangeably with 'oratoria'.”
Correction: While 'oratoria' is the act of speaking, 'retórica' is the broader theory and rules behind persuasive communication.
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