falar — meaning in English

English meaning

• converse verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
• say verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
• speak verb To say words out loud; to talk.
• talk verb To communicate using spoken words.
• utter adjective Complete and total; absolute.

Senses

falar is used for these senses in English:

• converse (formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.
• say (transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
• say (impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
• say (intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
• speak out (idiomatic) To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
• talk (intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.
• utter Sometimes preceded by forth, out, etc.: to produce (a cry, speech, or other sounds) with the voice.

converse — full definition

1. verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
2. adj Reversed in order or relationship; opposite.
3. noun The opposite or reverse of something, especially a statement or idea.

say — full definition

1. verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
2. verb To suppose or assume something, often used to set up a hypothetical example.
3. noun The right or opportunity to give an opinion that influences a decision.
4. intj Used to get someone's attention before asking a question or making a suggestion.

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