Portuguese · Common Verbs
Falar
[/faˈlaʁ/]
To speak / To talk
Beginnerverb
Definition
To express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.
Expressar pensamentos e sentimentos por sons articulados.
Example
Ele fala três idiomas fluentemente.
He speaks three languages fluently.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to make or do', 'falar' has evolved to mean 'to speak or talk' in the Portuguese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Falar' is used in both informal and formal registers, frequently in spoken language and in written texts. It is widely understood across Portuguese-speaking regions.