spoken word

• Forma de arte escénico o poesía que se recita en voz alta, a menudo con ritmo, emoción y expresión dramática, en lugar de escribirse o cantarse.

A form of artistic performance or poetry that is recited aloud, often with rhythm, emotion, and dramatic expression, rather than being written or sung.

1. Performance poetryB2formal

   A form of literary art where words are spoken aloud, often with rhythm, rhyme, and emotion, rather than written down.

   poesía oral / palabra hablada

   • She performed a powerful spoken word piece about social justice.
   • The festival featured several spoken word artists.
   • He uses spoken word to express his personal experiences.

2. Oral languageA2formal

   Language expressed through speech rather than writing.

   lengua hablada

   • The spoken word is more immediate than the written word.
   • In many cultures, the spoken word is highly valued.
   • He prefers the spoken word for storytelling.