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speech in Spanish

speech in Spanish is habla, fabla, discurso — speech means the ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

speech in Spanish

habla
noun
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
fabla
noun
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
discurso
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
alocución
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
plática
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
prédica
noun
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

What does "speech" mean?

  1. noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
    "Babies begin to develop speech at around the end of their first year."
  2. noun A formal talk given aloud to an audience.
    "The best man gave a funny speech at the wedding."
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speech in a sentence

  • Babies begin to develop speech at around the end of their first year.
  • The stroke temporarily affected his speech.
  • The best man gave a funny speech at the wedding.
  • He felt nervous before giving his speech to the whole school.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "speech" in Spanish?
"speech" in Spanish is habla, fabla, discurso. speech means: The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
How do you use "speech" in a sentence?
Example: "Babies begin to develop speech at around the end of their first year." In Spanish, "speech" is habla, fabla, discurso.
Are there other ways to say "speech" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "speech": habla, fabla, discurso, alocución, plática, prédica.
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