Hablase (en. Spoke)

/aβˈlase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates an action of speaking in a hypothetical or desired context.
If I spoke more, you would understand better.
Si yo hablase más, entenderías mejor.
Used in sentences that express doubt or condition.
If she spoke, we would know.
Si ella hablase, lo sabríamos.
Form of the subjunctive used to convey unreal situations.
I wish he would speak sincerely.
Ojalá él hablase con sinceridad.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'hablar' with the suffix of the imperfect subjunctive past.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Speak for speaking's sake
To speak without a clear purpose.
Hablar por hablar
Speak in clear terms
To speak directly and clearly.
Hablar en plata
There's no one who speaks
It is used to express that there are no available opinions.
No hay quien hable

Related Words

hablar
To carry out verbal communication.
hablar
platicar
To converse informally.
platicar
dialogar
To exchange ideas or conversations in a dialogue.
dialogar

Slang Meanings

To speak carelessly.
I was at a party and was just talking for the sake of talking.
Estaba de fiesta y solo hablaba por hablar.
To converse without depth.
I'm not interested; it's just gossip.
No me interesa, solo son habladurías.