speaking low/softly/quietly

[ophiuchus]

Hi,

I know that if you want to ask somebody not to speak so loud you can say: can you lower your voice? My doubt comes when I use the structure: Can you speak (more) ... ?

Which is correct?

• Can you speak low(er)? (I guess this is wrong and I'm translating from my language)
• Can you speak (more) quietly?
• Can you speak (more) softly?

Thanks!!

 

[ophiuchus]

Hi Gil,

thanks very much.
Yes, silly me! I should have written could or will you?! Thanks very much.

One more question: are all three synonymous?

:rollhi

 

[emsr2d2]

Hi Gil,

thanks very much.
Yes, silly me! I should have written could or will you?! Thanks very much.

One more question: are all three synonymous?

:rollhi

In the right context they're synonyms but low and soft certainly have other meanings too.

 

[ophiuchus]

Thank you!