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spoke friendly

[/spoʊk ˈfrɛndli/]
verb phrase
falou de forma amigável
1. past tense of 'speak friendly': to communicate in a warm, cordial, and welcoming manner
She spoke friendly to the new employees on their first day.
Ela falou de forma amigável com os novos funcionários no primeiro dia deles.
2. to express oneself in a casual and approachable tone
He spoke friendly despite the formal setting.
Ele falou de forma amigável apesar do ambiente formal.
Synonyms
spoke warmlyspoke kindlyspoke cordiallyspoke in a friendly mannerspoke affably
Antonyms
spoke coldlyspoke rudelyspoke harshlyspoke hostilely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falou de forma amigável
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
falou de jeito amigável
informal variation
São Paulo
falou amigavelmente
more formal alternative
Portugal
falou de forma amigável
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

spoke from the heart
broke the ice
hit it off
got along swimmingly
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