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speak

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speak

verb

Communicate orally or have a conversation.

to speak
  • falar

    Portuguese pattern: falar com alguém; falar sobre algo.

    I need to speak with the manager.

    Preciso falar com a gerente.

    We talked about the trip over lunch.

    Falamos sobre a viagem no almoço.

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speak

verb

Communicate using a particular language.

to speak
  • falar

    Portuguese pattern: falar + language.

    Do you speak English?

    Você fala inglês?

    She speaks Portuguese with the neighbors.

    Ela fala português com os vizinhos.

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