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deliver lines

[/dɪˈlɪvər laɪnz/]
verb phrase
recitar falas / pronunciar linhas
1. To speak or perform dialogue, typically in theater, film, or television
The actor delivered his lines with great emotion.
O ator recitou suas falas com grande emoção.
2. To communicate or convey a message or speech
She delivered her lines clearly and confidently during the presentation.
Ela pronunciou suas falas de forma clara e confiante durante a apresentação.
3. To perform scripted words as an actor or speaker
The comedian delivered his lines perfectly, getting huge laughs from the audience.
O comediante recitou suas falas perfeitamente, arrancando gargalhadas do público.
Synonyms
reciteperformspeakutterarticulatepronounce
Antonyms
improvisead-lib

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recitar falas / pronunciar as linhas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
dizer o texto / recitar as falas
European Portuguese usage, similar meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

deliver the goods
deliver a speech
know one's lines
break character
steal the scene
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