speak

US /spiːk/
UK /spiːk/
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1.

falar, dizer

say something in order to express information, an opinion, or a feeling

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He didn't speak a word.
Ele não falou uma palavra.
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Can I speak to you for a moment?
Posso falar com você por um momento?
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2.

falar

be able to communicate in a particular language

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Do you speak French?
Você fala francês?
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She can speak three languages fluently.
Ela consegue falar três idiomas fluentemente.
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3.

falar, dar uma palestra

give a speech or lecture

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The professor will speak on ancient history.
O professor falará sobre história antiga.
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She was invited to speak at the conference.
Ela foi convidada a falar na conferência.
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