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Pronunciation / Transliteration: monologo
"Il protagonista ha recitato un intenso monologo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
"The actress delivered a powerful opening monologue that captivated the audience."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'monologue' originates from the Greek word 'monologos', which means 'speaking alone'. It evolved through Latin and Middle French before entering the English language in the late 16th century, retaining its meaning related to a speech by a single speaker.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Monologue" is said worldwide
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monologue
Transliteration: monologue
"L'acteur a récité son monologue avec beaucoup d'émotion."
Monolog
Transliteration: Monolog
"Der Schauspieler trug einen langen Monolog vor."
monologo
Transliteration: monologo
"Il protagonista ha recitato un intenso monologo."
monólogo
Transliteration: monólogo
"El cómico empezó el espectáculo con un divertido monólogo."
monólogo
Transliteration: monólogo
"O ator principal impressionou todos com o seu monólogo."
स्वगत भाषण
Transliteration: swagat bhashan
"नाटक के अंत में नायक ने एक लंबा भाषण दिया।"
独白
Transliteration: dúbái
"演员在舞台上发表了一段感人的独白。"
독백
Transliteration: dokbaek
"배우의 감동적인 독백이 관객들의 마음을 사로잡았다."
独白
Transliteration: dokuhaku
"彼は舞台上で印象的な独白を演じた。"
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