monólogo

monologue

noun moh-NOH-loh-goh Rare

Origin: Greek monologos (mono- 'alone' + logos 'speech')

Usage Note

Monólogo carries its stress on the second syllable, making it an esdrújula (proparoxytone) word. In theatre it refers to a speech delivered alone on stage; in everyday Spanish monólogo is also used humorously to describe someone who talks endlessly without letting others respond. The verb form is monologar.

Examples

"El actor hizo un monólogo brillante."

Natural Translation

The actor delivered a brilliant monologue.

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