spoken

[/ˈspoʊkən/]

adjective/verb (past participle)

falado

1. expressed in words; uttered orally

The spoken word is more powerful than the written one.

A palavra falada é mais poderosa que a escrita.

2. past participle of 'speak'; having spoken

I have spoken to the manager about this issue.

Já falei com o gerente sobre este assunto.

3. characterized by speech or conversation

spoken language differs from written language

a linguagem falada difere da linguagem escrita

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

falado

standard usage for spoken language or communication

Rio de Janeiro

falado

same as general Brazilian usage

São Paulo

falado

standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

falado

equivalent usage in European Portuguese

spoken for (committed/promised)

spoken word poetry (literary form)

by spoken agreement (oral contract)

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