Significado en español

A1verb 1K

Speak

Hablar

🇬🇧 UK /["/spiːk/","/spiːks/","/spəʊk/","/ˈspəʊkən/","/ˈspiːkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/spiːk/","/spiːks/","/spəʊk/","/ˈspəʊkən/","/ˈspiːkɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Speak

to talk to somebody about something; to have a conversation with somebody

hablar con alguien sobre algo; tener una conversación con alguien

In simple words: To say words or talk.

Decir palabras o hablar.

Speak en una frase

• I want to speak to the teacher about my grades.Quiero hablar con el profesor sobre mis calificaciones.
• Can you speak slowly so I can understand better?¿Puedes hablar despacio para que pueda entender mejor?
• They will speak at the conference next week.Ellos hablarán en la conferencia la próxima semana.
• I can speak three languages fluently.Puedo hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.
• He spoke to her about his plans for the summer.Él habló con ella sobre sus planes para el verano.
• It is important to speak your mind during discussions.Es importante hablar lo que piensas durante las discusiones.

Cómo usar Speak

Use 'speak' when talking about communication, especially in more formal contexts or when discussing languages. Avoid using it in very casual situations where 'talk' or 'chat' might be more appropriate.

Usa 'hablar' cuando te refieres a la comunicación, especialmente en contextos más formales o al discutir idiomas. Evita usarlo en situaciones muy informales donde 'charlar' o 'conversar' podrían ser más apropiados.

Grammar pattern

speak + object (e.g., speak English)

Memory hint

Think of a speaker at a podium – they are there to 'speak' to the audience.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Speak

• briefly
• at length
• hardly
• want to
• refuse to
• dare (to)
• about
• to
• with
• be on speaking terms (with somebody)
• a/​the chance to speak
• a/​the opportunity to speak
• loudly
• quietly
• softly
• be able to
• be unable to
• can (hardly)
• about
• on
• against
• the ability to speak
• have the courage to speak
• the right to speak
• fluently
• well
• be able to
• can
• be unable to
• in
• the ability to speak something
• fluently
• well
• be able to
• can
• be unable to
• in
• the ability to speak something
• loudly
• quietly
• softly
• be able to
• be unable to
• can (hardly)
• about
• on
• against
• the ability to speak
• have the courage to speak
• the right to speak
• loudly
• quietly
• softly
• be able to
• be unable to
• can (hardly)
• about
• on
• against
• the ability to speak
• have the courage to speak
• the right to speak
• loudly
• quietly
• softly
• be able to
• be unable to
• can (hardly)
• about
• on
• against
• the ability to speak
• have the courage to speak
• the right to speak

Synonyms for Speak

• talk
• converse
• discuss
• articulate
• address

Opposites of Speak

• silence
• mumble
• whisper

Common mistakes with Speak

• 'Speak' is often confused with 'talk' – 'talk' is more casual.
• Using 'speak' with 'to' instead of 'with' when referring to conversations.
• Saying 'speaking me' instead of 'speaking to me'.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Speak

¿Qué significa Speak?

Decir palabras o hablar.

¿Qué significa Speak en español?

Decir palabras o hablar.

¿Cuál es la definición de Speak?

hablar con alguien sobre algo; tener una conversación con alguien

¿Cómo se usa Speak en una frase?

I want to speak to the teacher about my grades.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Speak?

Can you speak slowly so I can understand better?

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Speak?

Algunas alternativas comunes son talk, converse, discuss, articulate, address.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Speak?

Significados opuestos incluyen silence, mumble, whisper.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Speak?

Suele combinarse con briefly, at length, hardly, want to, refuse to, dare (to), about, to, with, be on speaking terms (with somebody), a/​the chance to speak, a/​the opportunity to speak, loudly, quietly, softly, be able to, be unable to, can (hardly), about, on, against, the ability to speak, have the courage to speak, the right to speak, fluently, well, be able to, can, be unable to, in, the ability to speak something, fluently, well, be able to, can, be unable to, in, the ability to speak something, loudly, quietly, softly, be able to, be unable to, can (hardly), about, on, against, the ability to speak, have the courage to speak, the right to speak, loudly, quietly, softly, be able to, be unable to, can (hardly), about, on, against, the ability to speak, have the courage to speak, the right to speak, loudly, quietly, softly, be able to, be unable to, can (hardly), about, on, against, the ability to speak, have the courage to speak, the right to speak.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Speak?

'Speak' is often confused with 'talk' – 'talk' is more casual. Using 'speak' with 'to' instead of 'with' when referring to conversations. Saying 'speaking me' instead of 'speaking to me'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Speak?

US: /["/spiːk/","/spiːks/","/spəʊk/","/ˈspəʊkən/","/ˈspiːkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/spiːk/","/spiːks/","/spəʊk/","/ˈspəʊkən/","/ˈspiːkɪŋ/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Speak?

Usa 'hablar' cuando te refieres a la comunicación, especialmente en contextos más formales o al discutir idiomas. Evita usarlo en situaciones muy informales donde 'charlar' o 'conversar' podrían ser más apropiados.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Speak?

"Speak" está en el nivel A1 de la escala CEFR.