indirect speech

US /ɪnˌdaɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
UK /ɪnˌdaɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ/
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discurso indireto

the reporting of what someone has said without quoting them directly, often with changes in tense, pronouns, and time/place references

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When reporting a conversation, you often use indirect speech.
Ao relatar uma conversa, você frequentemente usa o discurso indireto.
She said that she was tired is an example of indirect speech.
Ela disse que estava cansada é um exemplo de discurso indireto.