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written speech

[/ˈrɪtn̩ spiːtʃ/]
nounpl: written speeches
discurso escrito
1. A formal address or oration that has been composed and written down in advance before being delivered orally
The president delivered a written speech at the conference.
O presidente entregou um discurso escrito na conferência.
2. Text prepared for oral presentation, typically for formal or official occasions
She prepared a written speech for the wedding toast.
Ela preparou um discurso escrito para o brinde do casamento.
Synonyms
prepared speechscripted speechformal addressorationtext-based speech
Antonyms
improvised speechextemporaneous speechad-libunscripted speech

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discurso escrito
standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
fala preparada
alternative colloquial term
Portugal
discurso escrito
standard formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the script
read from a prepared statement
deliver a prepared remarks
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