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discorso

speech

noun dee-SKOHR-soh Less Common
Communication Speech

Origin: from Latin discursus, 'running about'

Also means

talk

Usage Note

Discorso is both a formal address (fare un discorso) and an ongoing line of talk or topic. The handy phrase cambiare discorso means to change the subject, and un altro discorso signals 'that's a different matter'.

Examples

"Il presidente ha fatto un bel discorso."

Natural Translation

The president gave a fine speech.

Literal Translation

The president has made a fine speech.

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