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speech
[/spiːtʃ/]
noun
pl: speeches
discurso
1.
A formal address or talk given to an audience
The president delivered a speech at the conference.
O presidente proferiu um discurso na conferência.
2.
The expression of ideas and opinions by talking
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.
A liberdade de expressão é um direito fundamental.
3.
A person's manner of speaking or accent
Her speech had a distinctive Southern accent.
A sua fala tinha um sotaque do Sul muito característico.
4.
The ability or act of speaking
The child's speech developed normally.
A fala da criança desenvolveu-se normalmente.
Synonyms
address
talk
lecture
oration
discourse
Antonyms
silence
muteness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
discurso
Most common term for formal address
General Brazilian
fala
Used for manner of speaking or speech ability
Portugal
discurso
Standard term for formal address
Portugal
fala
Used for manner of speaking or articulation
Related Idioms & Phrases
give a speech
make a speech
freedom of speech
speech impediment
direct speech
indirect speech
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