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to say
01
dizer, falar
to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Transitive: to say that
Exemplos
They said they were sorry for being late.
Eles disseram que sentiam muito por estarem atrasados.
1.1
dizer, afirmar
used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true
Exemplos
The movie is said to be a blockbuster hit, with record-breaking ticket sales.
Diz-se que o filme é um sucesso estrondoso, com vendas de bilhetes recordes.
1.2
indicar, especificar
(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions
Transitive: to say a piece of information | to say to do sth | to say that
Exemplos
The label on the medicine bottle says to take two pills before bedtime.
O rótulo no frasco de remédio diz para tomar dois comprimidos antes de dormir.
1.3
expressar, comunicar
to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions
Transitive: to say sth | to say that
Exemplos
What is the painting trying to say about modern society?
O que a pintura está tentando dizer sobre a sociedade moderna?
1.4
dizer, rezar
to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier
Transitive: to say predetermined words
Exemplos
They are saying their wedding vows in front of their family and friends right now.
Eles estão dizendo seus votos matrimoniais na frente de sua família e amigos agora.
1.5
indicar, marcar
(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time
Transitive: to say a time
Exemplos
The digital clock says five minutes past nine at night.
O relógio digital marca cinco minutos depois das nove da noite.
02
dizer, expressar
to express one's point of view or opinion on something
Transitive: to say that
Exemplos
What do you say we try the new restaurant that just opened up?
O que você diz de experimentarmos o novo restaurante que acabou de abrir?
03
digamos, suponhamos
to suggest an example or assume something to be the case
Transitive: to say that | to say sth
Exemplos
You could finish reading a 300-page book in, let 's say, a week if you read 50 pages a day.
Você poderia terminar de ler um livro de 300 páginas em, digamos, uma semana se ler 50 páginas por dia.
Say
01
voz, direito de opinar
the right or chance to give an opinion about something
Exemplos
In a democratic society, citizens have a say in how they are governed through voting and public discourse.
Em uma sociedade democrática, os cidadãos têm voz em como são governados por meio do voto e do discurso público.
say
01
used to draw attention to a remark or comment
Dialect
American
AmericanExemplos
Say, I wanted to ask you something important.
Árvore Lexical
said
saying
unsay
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