Speak about Meaning in English
expression
ˈspik/ /əˈbaʊt
SPEEK uh-BOWT
spˈiːk/ /ɐbˈaʊt
SPEEK uh-BOWT
Definition
To talk or discuss a particular topic, subject, or issue.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in neutral and formal contexts. "Speak about" and "talk about" are often interchangeable, but "speak about" can sound slightly more formal. Can refer to giving a speech or just casual conversation.
Spanish: hablar sobre - hablar dePortuguese (BR): falar sobre - falar dePortuguese (PT): falar sobre - falar deChinese (Simplified): 谈论 - 说到Chinese (Traditional): 談論 - 說到Hindi: के बारे में बोलनाArabic: يتحدث عنBengali: বলা - আলোচনা করাRussian: говорить о - рассказывать оJapanese: について話す - について語るVietnamese: nói về - bàn vềKorean: 에 대해 말하다 - 에 관해 이야기하다Turkish: bahsetmek - konuşmakUrdu: کے بارے میں بات کرناIndonesian: membicarakan - berbicara tentang
Example Sentences
Can you speak about your family?
basic
The teacher will speak about the test tomorrow.
basic
She likes to speak about her travels.
basic
He didn't speak about what happened at work.
natural
We need to speak about your future plans soon.
natural
At the meeting, she will speak about the new project.
natural