speak to

parlare a, toccare

Far sentire una persona capita o profondamente legata a un'idea, una storia o un'opera d'arte.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel understood or strongly connected to an idea, story, or work of art.

• This song really speaks to me.
• Her story spoke to people who felt lonely.
• Does any of his poetry speak to you?

Come si usa: something speaks to someone (That song speaks to anyone who has lost a friend.)

Sinonimi: resonate with, move, touch

Espressioni comuni: speak to someone, speak to readers

testimoniare, dimostrare

Mostrare che qualcosa è vero o fornire prove al riguardo.

In inglese semplice: To show that something is true or give evidence about it.

• Her results speak to her skill.
• The high sales figures spoke to strong public demand.
• His long service speaks to his commitment to the school.

Come si usa: something speaks to something (These results speak to the quality of her work.)

Sinonimi: show, demonstrate, attest to

Espressioni comuni: speak to something, speak to quality

affrontare, trattare

Affrontare un argomento preciso in un discorso o in un testo.

In inglese semplice: To discuss a particular subject or deal with it in a speech or piece of writing.

• This report speaks to your concerns.
• The next speaker will speak to the question of funding.
• Her presentation spoke to the needs of local families.

Come si usa: speak to something (The report speaks to several concerns raised by parents.)

Sinonimi: address, discuss, deal with

Espressioni comuni: speak to concerns, speak to something, speak to issues