Speak meanings in Portuguese

falar

Example:

I can speak three languages.

Eu posso falar três idiomas.

Can you speak more slowly?

Você pode falar mais devagar?

Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation, casual situations.

Note: This is the most common translation and is used in both formal and informal contexts.

conversar

Example:

Let's speak about our plans for the weekend.

Vamos conversar sobre nossos planos para o fim de semana.

They spoke for hours about their experiences.

Eles conversaram por horas sobre suas experiências.

Usage: informalContext: Casual discussions or chats.

Note: This term emphasizes a more interactive or conversational aspect.

discutir

Example:

We need to speak about the issues at hand.

Precisamos discutir os problemas em questão.

He spoke passionately about the topic.

Ele discutiu com paixão sobre o assunto.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Meetings, debates, or serious discussions.

Note: Implies a more serious or structured conversation.

pronunciar

Example:

Please speak your name clearly.

Por favor, pronuncie seu nome claramente.

She spoke the words with great clarity.

Ela pronunciou as palavras com grande clareza.

Usage: formalContext: Instructive settings, formal presentations or speeches.

Note: Focuses on the articulation of words.

expressar

Example:

He spoke his feelings openly.

Ele expressou seus sentimentos abertamente.

It's important to speak your mind.

É importante expressar sua opinião.

Usage: informal/formalContext: Personal reflections, emotional discussions.

Note: Highlights the act of conveying thoughts or emotions.

enunciar

Example:

The teacher spoke the rules clearly.

O professor enunciou as regras claramente.

She spoke the instructions precisely.

Ela enunciou as instruções precisamente.

Usage: formalContext: Educational or instructional contexts.

Note: Refers to stating or declaring something in a clear manner.

dar um discurso

Example:

The president will speak at the conference.

O presidente dará um discurso na conferência.

She spoke at the graduation ceremony.

Ela deu um discurso na cerimônia de formatura.

Usage: formalContext: Public speaking events, ceremonies.

Note: Refers specifically to giving a speech in front of an audience.

talk

To communicate by speaking or to have a conversation.

Example: She loves to talk about her travels.

Note: Similar in meaning to 'speak,' but can imply a more informal or casual conversation.

converse

To engage in conversation or dialogue with someone.

Example: They sat down to converse about the project.

Note: More formal or sophisticated than 'speak,' often used in professional or academic settings.

communicate

To convey information or ideas to someone through speech, writing, gestures, etc.

Example: It's important to communicate clearly with your team.

Note: Broader term that includes speaking as one of the ways to convey information, can also refer to non-verbal forms of communication.

express

To convey or show one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, actions, or other means.

Example: She expressed her opinions on the matter.

Note: Focuses more on conveying thoughts or emotions rather than simply speaking.

utter

To speak or pronounce something aloud.

Example: He uttered a few words of gratitude before leaving.

Note: More formal or literary term for speaking, often used in written or formal contexts.

Speak up

To speak louder or more clearly.

Example: Can you speak up? I can't hear you.

Note: The addition of 'up' changes the meaning to emphasize speaking more loudly or clearly.

Speak your mind

To express your thoughts or opinions openly and honestly.

Example: Feel free to speak your mind during the meeting.

Note: This idiom emphasizes expressing one's thoughts freely and openly.

Speak volumes

To convey a great deal of information or emotion without words.

Example: Her silence speaks volumes about her disappointment.

Note: This idiom implies that actions or expressions can communicate a lot without speaking.

Speak of the devil

Said when someone mentioned in the conversation appears unexpectedly.

Example: Oh, speak of the devil! We were just talking about you.

Note: This phrase is used when the person being talked about suddenly appears or is mentioned.

Speak for itself

To be clear or obvious without needing further explanation.

Example: The quality of their work speaks for itself.

Note: This phrase implies that something is so evident or well-done that it doesn't require additional clarification.

Speak out

To express one's opinions or beliefs openly and strongly.

Example: It's important to speak out against injustice.

Note: This phrase emphasizes voicing opinions or concerns boldly and publicly.

Speak one's language

To communicate in a way that is easily understood or relatable to someone.

Example: The new teacher speaks the students' language when it comes to technology.

Note: This phrase means to adjust one's communication style to match the preferences or understanding of the other person.

Speak in tongues

To speak in a language unknown to the speaker, often associated with spiritual or religious contexts.

Example: Some believe that speaking in tongues is a gift from the Holy Spirit.

Note: This phrase refers to speaking in a mystical or unknown language, usually within a religious or spiritual context.

Speak off the cuff

To speak without preparation or rehearsal; improvising.

Example: I didn't prepare a speech; I'll just speak off the cuff.

Note: This phrase indicates speaking spontaneously without prior planning or rehearsal.

Chit-chat

Casual conversation or small talk.

Example: Let's skip the chit-chat and get straight to the point.

Note: More informal and less serious than 'speak'.

Rumor has it

Indicates that the information being spoken is based on rumors or word of mouth.

Example: Rumor has it that she's planning to quit her job.

Note: Conveys a sense of uncertainty compared to stating facts when speaking.

Yammer

To talk incessantly or noisily.

Example: Stop yammering and let me concentrate.

Note: Implies a negative connotation of constant, annoying speech.

Jabber

To talk rapidly and excitedly, often in a foolish or nonsensical way.

Example: She always jabbers on the phone for hours.

Note: Emphasizes fast, sometimes senseless speech.

Spill the tea

To share gossip or reveal information that is potentially scandalous or secretive.

Example: Girl, spill the tea! What's the juicy gossip?

Note: A trendy slang term for revealing exciting or scandalous secrets.

Shoot the breeze

To engage in casual conversation or idle chatter.

Example: Let's just shoot the breeze and relax for a bit.

Note: Conveys a sense of leisurely and laid-back interaction.

Gossip

Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people's private lives.

Example: I heard some juicy gossip about Sarah's new relationship.

Note: Often related to sharing personal or sensational information rather than general speaking.

She speaks three languages fluently.

Ela fala três idiomas fluentemente.

The teacher spoke about the importance of education.

O professor falou sobre a importância da educação.

They were speaking quietly in the corner.

Eles estavam falando baixinho no canto.

Speak - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: speak

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): spoke

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): spoken

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): speaking

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): speaks

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): speak

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): speak

Syllabification and Stress

speak Contains 1 syllables: speak

Phonetic transcription: ˈspēk

speak , ˈspēk (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

speak: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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