Habla (en. Speaks)

/ˈa.βla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of thoughts and feelings through words.
Her speech is clear and coherent.
Su habla es clara y coherente.
Language or dialect that is used.
Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world.
El español es una de las hablas más habladas en el mundo.
Conversation or dialogue between people.
They had a long talk about their future plans.
Tuvieron una larga habla sobre sus planes futuros.
verb
Act of communicating through words.
She speaks French fluently.
Ella habla francés con fluidez.
To express something aloud.
Speak more slowly so that they can understand you.
Habla más despacio para que te entiendan.

Etymology

From the verb 'hablar', derived from the Latin 'fabulari'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

talk nonsense
To talk in an imprecise or vague manner.
habla para arriba
speak clearly
Direct communication without confusion.
habla clara
speak like a man
It refers to direct language without ambiguities.
habla de hombre

Related Words

to speak
Action of producing words.
hablar
speaker
Person who speaks or uses a language.
hablante
chatterbox
Person who talks a lot or excessively.
hablador

Slang Meanings

Talk nonsense
When someone says a lot of things that make no sense or have no substance.
Cuando alguien dice mucha cosa sin sentido o sin sustancia.
Don't talk to me
Phrase used to ask someone to stop talking about a topic.
Frase que se usa para pedir que dejen de hablar sobre un tema.