What is 'falar' called in English?

'falar' in English is called "Speak". Speak refers to: Emitir palavras ou articular sons com a voz.

How do you pronounce 'Speak' and 'falar'?

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What is an example sentence for Speak in Portuguese?

English: "Can you speak louder, please?" | Portuguese: "Você pode falar mais alto, por favor?"

verb

English to Portuguese Dictionary

speak Meaning in Portuguese (speak significado em português)

falar, emitir, comunicar, discursar

falar in English:speak

IPA:ˈfa.laɾ

Phonetic:fá-lar

Plural: speaks

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de speak em português é falar, emitir, comunicar, discursar. (Emitir palavras ou articular sons com a voz.)

Usage Note: Verbo irregular. O particípio passado é falado.

Concept Illustration

Speak visual illustration - Meaning in Portuguese (falar)

Visual representation of "speak"

Definitions of Speak

1
verb
emitir
To utter words or articulate sounds with the voice.
Emitir palavras ou articular sons com a voz.
2
verb
comunicar
To communicate or express thoughts, feelings, or information through language.
Comunicar ou expressar pensamentos, sentimentos ou informações através da linguagem.
3
verb
discursar
To deliver a speech or address to an audience.
Fazer um discurso ou dirigir-se a uma audiência.

Example Sentences

casual

“Can you speak louder, please?”

Você pode falar mais alto, por favor?

general

“She can speak three languages fluently.”

Ela sabe falar três línguas fluentemente.

formal

“The president will speak at the conference tomorrow.”

O presidente discursará na conferência amanhã.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

dizerconversarexpressar

In English:

talk converse articulate utter

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

calarsilenciar

In English:

listenbe silentkeep quiet

Inflected Word Forms

past participlespoken

present participlespeaking

nounspeech

agent nounspeaker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

speak upphrasal_verb

To speak more loudly or to express one's opinion.

speak one's mindidiom

To say exactly what one thinks, even if it is controversial.

speak for oneselfexpression

To express one's own opinion, not that of others.