Vocabulary

say

Focus: the words / message itself (what you say)

She said she was tired.

Ela disse que estava cansada.

I want to say something.

Eu quero dizer algo.

speak

Focus: the action of talking / language ability

He speaks three languages.

Ele fala três idiomas.

Can I speak to you for a moment?

Posso falar com você por um momento?

tell

Focus: the listener / who receives the information

She told me the truth.

Ela me contou a verdade.

Tell him I’ll be late.

Diga a ele que vou me atrasar.