monologue
US /ˈmɑː.nə.lɑːɡ/
UK /ˈmɑː.nə.lɑːɡ/
1.
monologo, soliloquio
a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program
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The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.
L'attore ha pronunciato un potente monologo che ha affascinato il pubblico.
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She practiced her audition monologue for hours.
Ha provato il suo monologo per l'audizione per ore.
2.
discorso noioso, monologo prolisso
a long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation
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His endless monologue about his achievements bored everyone at the party.
Il suo infinito monologo sui suoi successi annoiava tutti alla festa.
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I tried to interject, but he just continued his monologue.
Ho provato a intervenire, ma ha continuato il suo monologo.