speak

• Verbo que indica a ação de falar, expressar pensamentos ou sentimentos oralmente, ou proferir um discurso.

A verb used to indicate the act of talking, expressing thoughts or feelings verbally, or delivering a speech.

verbo irregular

1. Use words to communicateA1formal

   To say words in order to communicate thoughts, feelings, or information.

   Falar

   • She speaks English fluently.
   • Can you speak louder, please?
   • He spoke to the manager about the issue.

   Sinônimosarticulateexpresstalkuttervoice

2. Express thoughts formallyA2formal

   To give a formal speech or address an audience.

   Fazer um discurso

   • The president will speak at the conference tomorrow.
   • She spoke about her experiences in the lecture.
   • He spoke to the crowd about climate change.

   Sinônimosaddressdeclaimdiscourseharanguelectureorate

   Antônimoshearlisten

3. Talk to someoneA1informal

   To have a conversation with someone.

   Conversar com alguém

   • I need to speak with you privately.
   • Speak to your teacher if you have questions.
   • They spoke for hours about their plans.

   Sinônimoschatcommunicateconversediscoursetalk

   Antônimoslisten

Variantes phrasalspeak forspeak outspeak up