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speak in Spanish

speak in Spanish is jerga, hablar, fablar — speak means to say words out loud; to talk.

speak in Spanish

jerga
noun
(uncountable) Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
hablar
verb
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
fablar
verb
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
fabular
verb
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
hablar
verb
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
conversar
verb
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
charlar
verb
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
platicar
verb
(intransitive) To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
hablar
verb
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
chapurrar
verb
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
chapurrear
verb
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
defenderse
verb
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
dominar
verb
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
fablar
verb
(transitive, stative) To be able to communicate in a language.
hablar
verb
(transitive) To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.
decir
verb
(transitive, archaic) To address; to accost; to speak to.
mediar palabra
verb
(transitive, archaic) To address; to accost; to speak to.

What does "speak" mean?

  1. verb To say words out loud; to talk.
    "She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby."
  2. verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
    "She speaks three languages fluently."
  3. verb To give a speech or address a group.
    "The mayor is set to speak at the opening ceremony."
  4. verb To express or reveal something without words.
    "Her silence spoke volumes about how upset she was."

speak in a sentence

  • She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
  • He hasn't spoken a word all morning.
  • She speaks three languages fluently.
  • The mayor is set to speak at the opening ceremony.

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "speak" in Spanish?

"speak" in Spanish is jerga, hablar, fablar. speak means: To say words out loud; to talk.

How do you use "speak" in a sentence?

Example: "She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby." In Spanish, "speak" is jerga, hablar, fablar.

Are there other ways to say "speak" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "speak": jerga, hablar, fablar, fabular, conversar, charlar.

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