recursos retóricos
/rekuɾsos ɾetoɾikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rhetorical devices" is translated into Spanish as recursos retóricos.
This phrase refers to techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade an audience or create a specific effect. In literary contexts, you may also use the common synonym figuras retóricas.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "rhetorical resources" in English.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term for irony may sometimes be replaced with retranca.
How does it change in a sentence?
recursos retóricos is a masculine plural noun phrase. The singular form is recurso retórico. Specific devices have their own formal terms, such as paralelismo (parallelism), símil (simile) and personificación (personification).
How do you pronounce it?
/rekuɾsos ɾetoɾikos/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word recurso in this phrase also describes a legal appeal used to challenge a judge's ruling in court.
- Calling a person's speech retórica in Spanish can be a criticism, suggesting they are being insincere or overly wordy rather than persuasive.
- The word retórica comes from the Greek 'rhētōrikos', which specifically referred to the art of the orator, reflecting the deep historical link between the language and public speaking.
Examples in context
- ¿Acaso no entiendes que estamos en el siglo XXI?Rhetorical question
- El discurso utilizó varios recursos retóricos.The speech used several rhetorical devices.
- Me gusta usar recursos retóricos en mis ensayos.I like to use rhetorical devices in my essays.
- Ella estudia los recursos retóricos de los poetas.She studies the rhetorical devices of poets.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a literature assignment in a library.
- Alejandro¿Sabes qué son los recursos retóricos?Do you know what rhetorical devices are?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, son técnicas para persuadir al público.Yes, Alejandro, they are techniques to persuade the audience.
- AlejandroTengo que incluirlos en mi análisis literario.I have to include them in my literary analysis.
- ElenaEs un tema muy interesante para tu estudio.It is a very interesting topic for your study.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
