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“rhetoric” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈtoɾika/

Example

Ese político usa mucha retórica.

That politician uses a lot of rhetoric.

Illustration for retórica (rhetoric)

How to say “rhetoric” in Spanish

“Rhetoric” in Spanish is retórica.

Speaker using crafted language to persuade an audience.

Full entry for retórica: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with retórica

Evita la retórica vacía y di la verdad.

Avoid empty rhetoric and tell the truth.

Tips for using retórica

  • In conversation retórica often means showy or empty language rather than solid argument, and it commonly highlights style over factual support.

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