fala planejada
[FAH-lah plah-neh-HAH-dah]
nounfemininepl: falas planejadas
planned speech
1. A speech or discourse that has been prepared in advance, typically written out or rehearsed beforehand
The politician delivered a planned speech to the crowd at the rally.
O político proferiu uma fala planejada para a multidão no comício.
2. In linguistics and communication studies, utterances that are prepared or scripted rather than spontaneous
The actress's fala planejada was evident in her rehearsed delivery.
A fala planejada da atriz era evidente em sua entrega ensaiada.
3. A structured presentation or formal address prepared for a specific occasion or audience
He spent hours preparing his fala planejada for the conference.
Ele passou horas preparando sua fala planejada para a conferência.
In Brazilian communication culture, 'fala planejada' is commonly used in educational, political, and corporate contexts. It contrasts with the Brazilian value placed on spontaneity and natural conversation ('jogo de cintura'). The term is frequently used in media criticism to describe overly rehearsed or inauthentic-sounding statements, particularly from politicians and public figures.
NYC Slang
prepped speech / scripted talk
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