discurso
/d͡ʒisˈkuʁ.su/masculine
The Portuguese word for speech is discurso.
discurso refers to an oration or a session of speaking.
Meaning: an oration, session of speaking (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
discurso is a masculine noun, which means it requires masculine articles such as o or um. The plural form of the word is discursos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /dʒisˈkuʁ.su/.
Did you know?
- The word discurso shares an ancestor with the English word 'run', via the Latin 'currō', which means 'to run'.
- In Brazilian political contexts, a discurso is often contrasted with papo, a term for informal chat that implies a more honest or relaxed conversation.
- In some formal Portuguese settings, a discurso is traditionally preceded by the phrase com a vossa permissão, meaning 'with your permission'.
Examples in context
- Tom fez um discurso.Tom made a speech.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the word discurso with the verb to make.Tatoeba #6004249 by bill, translation #2548975 by CK
- Foi um belo discurso.It was a beautiful speech.This sentence is useful for describing a speech as beautiful.Tatoeba #5272492 by bill, translation #2045776 by CK
- Gostei do seu discurso.I liked your speech.This sentence is useful for expressing liking for someone's discurso.Tatoeba #3198011 by carlosalberto, translation #3197862 by CK
- O presidente proferiu um discurso inspirador na reunião de negócios.The president delivered an inspiring speech at the business meeting.
- Ela fez um discurso emocionante durante a cerimônia de formatura.She gave an emotional speech during the graduation ceremony.
- Maria sempre faz um falatório enorme quando está animada.Maria always goes on and on when she's excited.
- 134 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are discussing a formal event.
- JulianaGabriel, você vai fazer o discurso?Gabriel, are you going to give the speech?
- GabrielSim, Juliana, eu vou falar por cinco minutos.Yes, Juliana, I will speak for five minutes.
- JulianaO seu discurso será excelente.Your speech will be excellent.
- GabrielObrigado pelo apoio.Thank you for the support.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “speech” translations and entries discurso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries discurso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
