saying

• Substantivo que designa uma frase conhecida ou provérbio que expressa uma verdade geral ou um conselho.

A noun referring to a well-known phrase or proverb that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

1. Proverb or MaximB1formal

   A well-known phrase or statement expressing a general truth or piece of advice.

   Provérbio ou ditado

   • 'Actions speak louder than words' is a common saying.
   • The saying 'practice makes perfect' motivates many students.
   • He quoted an old saying to make his point.

   Sinônimosadageaphorismaxiombyworddictumepigramgnomemaximmottopreceptproverbsaw

2. Act of UtteringB2formal

   The act of expressing something in words.

   Ato de dizer

   • Her saying was full of wisdom and insight.
   • I don't remember his exact saying from the speech.
   • The power of her saying moved the audience.

   Sinônimosarticulationexpressionspeakingutteranceverbalizationvocalization

   Antônimosconcealmentquietsilencesuppression

• Verbo que indica o ato de proferir palavras ou expressar algo oralmente ou por escrito.

A verb used to express the act of uttering words or stating something.

verbo irregular

1. Express in wordsA1formal

   To express something orally or in writing.

   Expressar em palavras

   • What did she say about the plan?
   • He said his name was John.
   • Please say it clearly so everyone can hear.

   Sinônimosarticulatecommunicatedeclareexpresspronouncespeakstateuttervoice

2. Indicate or showB1formal

   To indicate or suggest something indirectly.

   Indicar

   • The clock says it's three o'clock.
   • The results say that we need to improve.
   • His expression said he was unhappy.

   Sinônimosconveydenotehintimplyindicateinsinuateshowsignalsignifysuggest

3. Suppose or assumeB2informal

   Used to make a hypothesis or assumption.

   Suponhamos

   • Let's say we win the lottery, what would you do?
   • Say he doesn't show up, what then?
   • Just say you get the job, how will you celebrate?

   Sinônimosassumegrantimaginepostulatepresumesuppose