Hablando (en. Talking)

[aˈβlando]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Production of articulated sounds for the purpose of communicating ideas.
She is talking to her friend about the trip.
Ella está hablando con su amigo sobre el viaje.
Discourse that occurs at a specific moment.
We were talking about politics when Juan arrived.
Estábamos hablando de política cuando llegó Juan.
Verbal interaction between two or more people.
Talking to the teacher, I understood the topic better.
Hablando con el profesor, comprendí mejor el tema.

Etymology

The verb 'hablar' comes from the Latin 'fabula', which means 'speech' or 'story'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

speaking clearly
To express oneself directly and without beating around the bush.
hablando claro
I'm serious
To assert that what is said is genuine and not a joke.
estoy hablando en serio
people understand each other when talking
Communication is essential for understanding between people.
hablando se entiende la gente

Related Words

to speak
To perform the action of communicating verbally.
hablar
conversation
Exchange of ideas between two or more people.
conversación
speech
A message or formal verbal presentation.
discurso

Slang Meanings

Speaking from the street
When we say 'we are talking from the street', we refer to talking about everyday or simple things.
Cuando decimos 'estamos hablando de la calle', nos referimos a hablar de cosas cotidianas o sencillas.
Speaking fast
Speaking fast means expressing oneself quickly, sometimes making comprehension difficult.
Hablar rápido significa expresarse de forma veloz, a veces dificultando la comprensión.