speaking

• Adjetivo usado para descrever algo expressivo, eloqüente ou capaz de transmitir significado, como se fosse por meio da fala; também se refere a algo significativo ou revelador.

An adjective used to describe something that is expressive, eloquent, or capable of conveying meaning as if by speech.

1. Capable of speechB1formal

   Having the ability to speak or communicate verbally.

   Falante

   • The speaking robot amazed the audience.
   • Humans are speaking beings, unlike most animals.
   • The device is designed to be a speaking assistant.

   Sinônimosarticulatetalkingverbalvocal

   Antônimosdumbmutevoiceless

2. Involving speechB1formal

   Relating to or characterized by the act of speaking.

   Falado

   • She gave a speaking role in the play.
   • The speaking part of the ceremony lasted an hour.
   • He has a very clear speaking voice.

   Sinônimosoralspokentalkingverbalvocalvoiced

   Antônimosmutenonverbalsilentwordless

• Substantivo que designa o ato de falar, de pronunciar palavras ou de se dirigir a uma plateia; também se refere à capacidade ou ao ato de usar a fala.

A noun referring to the act of uttering intelligible speech or delivering an address to a public audience.

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1. Utterance of speechA2formal

   The act of producing intelligible spoken words.

   Fala

   • Speaking clearly is important for effective communication.
   • Her speaking was slow and deliberate.
   • The child's speaking improved after speech therapy.

   Sinônimosarticulationenunciationspeechtalktalkingutteranceverbalizationvocalization

2. Public addressB1formal

   The act of delivering a formal speech or address to an audience.

   Discurso

   • Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience.
   • He is known for his powerful speaking at conferences.
   • She took a course to improve her public speaking skills.

   Sinônimosdeclamationelocutionoratorypublic speakingspeechmaking

• 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