speak volumes

decir mucho, ser muy revelador

Revelar mucho sobre alguien o algo, a menudo sin palabras o sin querer.

En inglés sencillo: To reveal a lot about someone or something, often without words or without meaning to.

• His silence speaks volumes.
• Her angry expression spoke volumes about how she felt.
• Their refusal to help speaks volumes about their priorities.

Cómo se usa: speak volumes about someone/something (Her kindness speaks volumes about her character.); speak volumes for someone/something (Their patience speaks volumes for their commitment.)

Sinónimos: reveal a lot, say a lot

Expresiones frecuentes: speak volumes, speak volumes about something

decir mucho

Mostrar mucho sobre alguien o algo, a menudo sin decir nada.

En inglés sencillo: To show a lot about someone or something, often without words.

• His silence speaks volumes.
• Her warm welcome spoke volumes about her kindness.
• These empty seats speak volumes about the show.

Cómo se usa: speak volumes about someone/something (Her careful notes speak volumes about her dedication.)

Sinónimos: say a lot, reveal much

Expresiones frecuentes: speak volumes about someone, speak volumes about something

hablar largo y tendido

Decir muchas cosas sobre un tema.

En inglés sencillo: To say a great deal about a subject.

• She could speak volumes about her travels.
• He spoke volumes on his years at sea.
• I could speak volumes about the problems we faced.

Cómo se usa: speak volumes about something (My grandmother could speak volumes about her childhood.); speak volumes on something (He can speak volumes on local history.)

Sinónimos: talk at length

Expresiones frecuentes: speak volumes about something, speak volumes on something