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“rhetorical” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈtoɾiko/

Example

Su estilo retórico logró convencer al público.

His rhetorical style managed to convince the audience.

Illustration for retórico (rhetorical)

How to say “rhetorical” in Spanish

“Rhetorical” in Spanish is retórico.

Showy persuasive flourish in speech.

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

Example sentences with retórico

La pregunta retórica no necesitaba respuesta.

The rhetorical question did not need an answer.

Tips for using retórico

  • Common collocations include pregunta retórica (a question not meant to be answered) and recurso retórico (a rhetorical device), so retórico typically labels persuasive tactics rather than plain facts.

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