speak

speak

1. speak for: falar por alguém

   • speaking for myself, i can't see what you see in this guy.
   • talk on behalf of

2. falar, contar, discursar

3. speak about: falar sobre/ discutir sobre

   • she was asked to speak about the topic for 30 minutes.

4. speak of: falar em/ falar de

   • speaking of devil...

5. speak out: manifestar-se, pronunciar-se, colocar-se

   • speak out if you're concerned about it.
   • speak out about: opinar sobre,falar sobre
     • i don't hear you speaking out about the unfairness of that service fee(taxa), so don't complain to me!
   • speak out against: pronunciar-se,colocar-se,opor-se, contrapor-se
     • we have to speak out against it.

6. speak to: falar com, conversar com // consultar // responder sobre

   • she would happily speak to strangers at the bus stop.
   • it would be best to speak to your doctor before starting a rigid diet.
   • i don't know how severe the damage was, so I can't speak to the cost of repair.

7. speak up: falar mais alto // opinar

   • speak up, boy. i cannot hear ya
   • she spoke up in congress and called for an investigation
   • speak up for: defender verbalmente, mostrar apoio a alguém ou algo
     • truck drivers are speaking up for the proposed decrease in toll prices

8. so to speak: por assim dizer // failing the test was, so to speak, a kick in the teeth for Jim because he was very disappointed.

9. speak for itself/yourself: falar por si mesmo

10. speak highly of/ well of: you come well recommended, mr. jones speaks highly of you.

    • speak ill of, speak badly of (bem formal) / badmouth, diss ou dis ( os mais comuns) / run someone down /
      • we don't badmouth anyone, right?

11. speak with: falar com, consultar

    • i would like to speak with my accountant before deciding.

12. speak with your mouth full, talk with your mouth full: falar com a boca cheia

13. speak your mind: ser sincero, fala ai que que ce ta pensando

14. speak volumes: “falar por si só”, “falar por si mesmo” ou “falar muito” // He didn’t say a word at the meeting. But his furious expression spoke volumes.