Spanish Conversation · Level 34
75 words
Spanish word
oratoria
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾaˈtoɾja/
Meaning
- feminine nounpublic speaking
Example
En la universidad, tomé un curso de oratoria.
At university, I took a public speaking course.
More examples
El taller de oratoria mejoró mi capacidad de expresión.
The public speaking workshop improved my ability to express myself.
Core concept
A speaker gesturing before an attentive audience.
Common phrases
taller de oratoria
public speaking workshop
habilidades de oratoria
public speaking skills
práctica de oratoria
public speaking practice
Similar words
discurso: One speech or presentation given in a public setting.
retórica: Methods and ideas for persuading or shaping messages through language and argument.
elocuencia: Expressive, powerful speaking that attracts attention and stirs an audience.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de recursos retóricos para preparar y pronunciar discursos destinados a persuadir a una audiencia.
Word origin
From Latin orator 'speaker' (from the verb orare 'to speak'), originally referring to the skill of speaking persuasively.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, oratoria often refers to the craft or course of public speaking, while discurso is the usual word for a single speech and orador names the speaker.