faˈlaʁ

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Translation

to speak, to talk; to say

Word origin

From Latin fabulari ('to chat, to tell stories').

Origin
Latin
Root
fabulari
English cognates
fable, fabulous, confabulate

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

inglês?

Do you speak English?

minuto.

I need to talk to you for a minute.

chegar tarde.

He said he was going to be late.

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This word is part of lesson 2.