Hablan (en. Speak)
/aˈβlan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicating that a group of people is communicating verbally.
They speak about the weather.
Ellos hablan sobre el clima.
Expressing opinions or ideas through language.
In the meeting, they talk about their projects.
En la reunión, ellos hablan de sus proyectos.
Using speech to interact with others.
People who speak in public must be clear.
Las personas que hablan en público deben ser claras.
Etymology
From Latin 'parabola', which means 'word'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they speak behind their backs
Talking about someone without that person knowing.
hablan a sus espaldas
they talk too much
Speaking unnecessarily, sometimes revealing unwanted information.
hablan de más
they talk through their teeth
Speaking softly, barely audibly.
hablan entre dientes
Related Words
to speak
Verb that means to communicate verbally.
hablar
speaker
A person who speaks a language.
hablante
gossip
Talks or rumors about someone or something.
habladuría
Slang Meanings
Talking a lot without sense.
Don't let them talk so much, they're just making things up.
No dejes que hablen tanto, solo están inventando cosas.
Speaking clearly and directly.
In this company, people speak openly.
En esta empresa se habla sin tapujos.