direct speech

US /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
UK /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
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discorso diretto

the actual words that someone says, written or reported exactly as they were spoken, usually enclosed in quotation marks

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In the sentence, 'He said, "I am tired,"' the part "I am tired" is direct speech.
Nella frase, 'Ha detto: "Sono stanco"', la parte "Sono stanco" è discorso diretto.
Always use quotation marks for direct speech.
Usa sempre le virgolette per il discorso diretto.