speak up

US /spiːk ˈʌp/
UK /spiːk ˈʌp/
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1.

falar mais alto, elevar a voz

to speak more loudly

:
Could you please speak up? I can't hear you.
Você poderia falar mais alto, por favor? Não consigo te ouvir.
The teacher asked the students to speak up so everyone could hear.
O professor pediu aos alunos para falarem mais alto para que todos pudessem ouvir.
2.

se manifestar, defender

to express one's opinion or concerns, especially when it is difficult or risky

:
It's important to speak up for what you believe in.
É importante defender o que você acredita.
She decided to speak up about the injustice she witnessed.
Ela decidiu se manifestar sobre a injustiça que testemunhou.