speak

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈspiːk/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/spik/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(spēk)

Inflections of 'speak' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
speaks
v 3rd person singular
speaking
v pres p
spoke
v past
spoken
v past p
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WordReference English-Romanian Dictionary © 2025:

Traduceri principale
EnglezăRomână
speak vi (talk)a vorbi vb.tranz.
 The teacher demanded that the student speak.
 Profesorul i-a cerut elevului să vorbească.
speak vi (two or more people)a vorbi vb.tranz.
  a sta de vorbă loc.vb.
 They spoke for many hours on the phone.
 Au vorbit mai multe ore la telefon.
 Au stat de vorbă mai multe ore la telefon.
speak [sth] vtr (a language)a vorbi vb.tranz.
 Do you speak English?
 Vorbiți engleză?
  Lipsește ceva important? Raportează o eroare sau sugerează o îmbunătățire.
Traduceri suplimentare
EnglezăRomână
speak vi (express oneself)a vorbi vb.tranz.
  a se exprima vb.reflex.
 Don't keep your opinion to yourself: speak!
 Nu-ți ține părerile pentru tine! Vorbește.
 Nu-ți ține părerile pentru tine! Exprimă-te.
speak vi (have the podium)a lua cuvântul loc.vb.
 The president is the next person to speak.
 Președintele e următoarea persoană care va lua cuvântul.
speak vi (communicate)a se exprima vb.reflex.
 She really knows how to speak.
 Știe să se exprime foarte bine.
speak vi (be on good terms)a-și vorbi vb.reflex.
 The two brothers are not speaking.
 Cei doi frați nu-și vorbesc.
speak vi (convey a message)a spune vb.tranz.
 Actions speak louder than words.
 Faptele spun mai multe decât cuvintele.
speak [sth] vtr (tell)a spune vb.tranz.
 The guilty man decided to speak the truth.
 Vinovatul a decis să spună adevărul.
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WordReference English-Romanian Dictionary © 2025:

Locuțiuni verbale
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speak about [sth] vtr phrasal insep (discuss or consult: with [sb])a se consulta despre vb.pronominal
  a discuta despre vb.intranz.
speak out vi phrasal (state one's opinion publicly)a se pronunța vb.reflex.
  a se exprima vb.reflex.
  a-și spune părerea expr.vb.
 Speak out if you're concerned about it.
speak out against [sth/sb] vi phrasal + prep (state one's opposition to)a se pronunța împotriva loc.vb.
 Many people speak out against domestic violence.
speak to [sth] vtr phrasal insep (give evidence of)a oferi mărturie, a da dovada expr.vb.
 This book speaks to the experience of being a miner in 1980s Britain.
speak up vi phrasal informal (talk more loudly)a vorbi mai tare expr.
 Please speak up. I can't hear you!
speak up vi phrasal informal, figurative (express an opinion)a-și exprima părerea loc.vb.
 I always hated to speak up in class, so I got poor grades for oral participation.
speak up for [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (defend)a lua apărarea loc.vb.
 My big brother spoke up for our sister when Mom was scolding her.
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WordReference English-Romanian Dictionary © 2025:

Forme compuse:
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so to speak expr (using a metaphor)ca să zic așa expr.vb.
 Failing the test was, so to speak, a kick in the teeth for Jim because he was very disappointed.
speak about vtr (talk on the subject of)a vorbi despre vb.tranz.
 She was asked to speak about the topic for 30 minutes.
speak for vtr (talk on behalf of)a vorbi în numele loc.vb.
 I think it's a good idea, but I can't speak for anyone else.
speak for itself v expr figurative (be self-evident)a vorbi de la sine loc.vb.
 The cause of the accident speaks for itself: someone was careless.
speak highly of v expr (say good things about)a vorbi de bine loc.vb.
 You come well recommended; Mr. Jones speaks highly of you.
speak ill of v expr (say bad things about)a vorbi de rău loc.vb.
 You should not speak ill of someone when they aren't around.
 It's not good to speak ill of the dead.
speak plainly v expr (give one's honest, direct opinion)a vorbi pe înțelesul tuturor loc.vb.
 She spoke plainly about the problems of gender equality.
 He speaks plainly, without fear of offending anyone.
Speak soon interj informal, abbr (We will speak again soon)Ne auzim! interj.
speak to vtr (talk with)a vorbi (urmat de dativ) vb.intranz.
 She would happily speak to strangers at the bus stop.
speak to vtr (consult)a vorbi cu vb.tranz.
 It would be best to speak to your doctor before starting a rigid diet.
speak to vtr ([sth]: answer a question about [sth])a se adresa vb.reflex.
Speak up! interj (talk more loudly)vorbește mai tare!
 Speak up! No one can hear you!
speak very highly of [sb] v expr (say good things about [sb])a vorbi cu respect despre expr.vb.
  a lăuda vb.tranz.
 My son's teacher speaks very highly of him; she says he's a great student.
speak well of [sb] v expr (praise)a vorbi de bine loc.vb.
 You need your clients to speak well of you to their friends and acquaintances.
speak with vtr (talk to)a vorbi cu vb.tranz.
 It is always a pleasure to speak with my grandmother.
speak with vtr (consult)a vorbi cu vb.tranz.
 I would like to speak with my accountant before deciding.
speak your mind v expr (give one's frank opinion)a-și spune părerea sinceră expr.vb.
  a vorbi pe șleau loc.vb.
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