Hablas (en. Speak)

/ˈa.βlas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To pronounce words in a language.
You speak Spanish very well.
Tú hablas muy bien el español.
To communicate information through words.
You always talk about your future plans.
Siempre hablas de tus planes futuros.
To have a conversation with someone.
We love to talk about our childhood.
Nos encanta hablas sobre nuestra infancia.

Etymology

From Latin 'fabula' which means 'to speak.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

you’re serious
You express the truth or sincerity in what you say.
hablas en serio
you talk just to talk
You say unimportant things, without thinking about them.
hablas por hablar
you speak clearly
You express yourself in a direct and understandable way.
hablas claro

Related Words

to speak
Verb that means to communicate using language.
hablar
talkative
A person who talks a lot.
hablador
speech
Oral expression of a language.
habla

Slang Meanings

To talk a lot about a topic, sometimes nonsensically.
Yesterday I was at the meeting and they wouldn’t stop talking.
Ayer estaba en la reunión y no paraban de hablas.
To communicate with someone via chat or call.
Let's chat on WhatsApp later.
Vamos a hablas por WhatsApp más tarde.