1 to be able to say things in English, French, German, etc. -- hablar inglés, francés, alemán, etc.
Do you speak English?
2 to talk to someone -- hablar con alguien
Could I speak to Mr Davis, please?
3 to talk -- hablar
5 to have the ability to talk a particular language -- hablar
6 in general -- por lo general
7 indicates you have exaggerated or expressed sth in unusual terms -- por decirlo así
They were “business partners,” so to speak. Eran “socios de negocios”, por decirlo así.
The facts speak for themselves in this regard: only 8 % of all municipal waste is recycled in my country.
As for an answer concerning the supply of oil, gas, and energy resources in general, we must speak about a common energy policy.
That is why we speak of a tolerable risk.
In the report we speak positively about a move towards consolidating supervisors.
Thirdly, on the other hand it does make sense, in spite of all the differences between delegations, to speak with one voice.
Many public documents consist par excellence of that intelligent and meaningful content which is so much spoken about, especially in connection with wireless services.
Speaking with one voice is exactly what we are trying to do in this adventure.
It is therefore my great pleasure and honour to speak from this most distinguished place.
