No. 592 in Italian
discorso
"Discorso" in English means "speech," "discourse," or "conversation," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Il discorso del sindaco è stato molto toccante.
The mayor's speech was very moving.
Here, 'discorso' is used to mean a formal speech delivered in a public or official setting.
Non è un discorso facile da affrontare.
It's not an easy topic to approach.
In this sentence, 'discorso' is employed to signify a subject or matter of discussion.
Abbiamo avuto un lungo discorso sulla filosofia moderna.
We had a long discussion about modern philosophy.
Here, 'discorso' refers to an extended conversation or discussion about a specific topic.
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