Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
elocuencia
Pronunciation
IPA/eloˈkwenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nouneloquence
Example
Su elocuencia convenció a todos en la sala.
His eloquence convinced everyone in the room.
More examples
¿No te impresiona cómo habló con elocuencia sobre ese tema?
Aren't you impressed by how he spoke with eloquence about that topic?
Core concept
Skillful use of words and tone to persuade or impress listeners.
Common phrases
discurso lleno de elocuencia
speech full of eloquence
expresar con elocuencia
express with eloquence
Similar words
fluidez: Smooth, uninterrupted flow of speech that lets words come out easily and naturally.
expresividad: Vivid voice and facial expression that richly communicates feeling and nuance.
persuasión: Power to persuade others through argument, appeal, or convincing presentation.
Definition in Spanish
Capacidad para expresarse con claridad y fuerza, usando palabras y entonación que persuaden o impresionan.
Word origin
Derived from Latin eloquentia (from eloquens: ex 'out' + loqui 'to speak'), conveying the idea of speaking clearly and effectively.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include ser elocuente and tener elocuencia, and it favors concise, forceful phrasing over long-windedness.
Other meanings
- persuasivenessnoun
- oratorynoun
- rhetorical skillnoun
Opposites
- silenciosilencenoun
- vacilaciónhesitationnoun
Related words
- elocuenteeloquentadjective
- elocuentementeeloquentlyadverb