speaking speak·ing

speaking speak·ing
['spiːkɪŋ]
1. adj
parlante

Italian-speaking people — persone che parlano italiano

I am not on speaking terms with her — la conosco solo di vista

they are not on speaking terms — (after quarrel) non si rivolgono la parola

2. n
(skill) arte f del parlare

English-Italian dictionary. 2013.

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