speaking about

[/ˈspiːkɪŋ əˈbaʊt/]

verb phrase

falando sobre

1. to discuss or talk concerning a particular subject or topic

Speaking about the weather, it looks like rain today.

Falando sobre o tempo, parece que vai chover hoje.

2. used as a transitional phrase to introduce a new topic of conversation

Speaking about your proposal, I have some concerns.

Falando sobre sua proposta, tenho algumas preocupações.

3. to mention or refer to a subject

Speaking about the meeting, did you get the email?

Falando sobre a reunião, você recebeu o email?

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

falando sobre

most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

falando sobre

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

falando sobre

standard usage

Portugal

falando sobre

less common; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'a falar sobre' or 'a propósito de'

speaking of which - a propósito

speak volumes about - dizer muito sobre

speak your mind - dizer o que você pensa

actions speak louder than words - as ações falam mais alto que as palavras

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