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rehearsed speech

[rɪˈhɜːrst spiːtʃ]
nounpl: rehearsed speeches
discurso ensaiado
1. A speech that has been practiced and prepared in advance, delivered from memory or notes with predetermined content and delivery
The politician gave a rehearsed speech at the campaign rally.
O político proferiu um discurso ensaiado no comício da campanha.
2. A formal address that lacks spontaneity or natural conversational flow due to extensive preparation
His rehearsed speech sounded stiff and unconvincing to the audience.
Seu discurso ensaiado soou rígido e pouco convincente para a audiência.
Synonyms
prepared speechscripted speechformal addresspremeditated speechmemorized speech
Antonyms
impromptu speechextemporaneous speechad-lib speechunrehearsed speechspontaneous speech

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discurso ensaiado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
discurso preparado
Common alternative in business and formal contexts
Portugal
discurso decorado
Emphasis on memorization aspect; also 'discurso ensaiado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

read from a script
stick to the script
sing from the same hymn sheet
parrot fashion
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