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prepared speech

[/prɪˈpɛrd spitʃ/]
nounpl: prepared speeches
discurso preparado
1. A speech that has been written out in advance and rehearsed before delivery, rather than being improvised or extemporaneous
The CEO delivered a prepared speech at the annual conference.
O CEO proferiu um discurso preparado na conferência anual.
2. A formal address planned and practiced beforehand for a specific occasion
She read from her prepared speech notes during the wedding toast.
Ela leu suas notas de discurso preparado durante o brinde do casamento.
Synonyms
formal speechscripted speechrehearsed speechset piece
Antonyms
impromptu speechextemporaneous speechad-liboff-the-cuff remark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discurso preparado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
discurso preparado
Common in formal business contexts
Portugal
discurso preparado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the script
read from a prepared statement
off the cuff versus prepared remarks
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