Hable (en. Speak)

/ˈa.ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express something in words.

I hope he speaks about the topic.

Espero que él hable sobre el tema.

To converse or communicate with someone.

It is important that the issues are discussed in the meeting.

Es importante que se hable sobre los problemas en la reunión.

To pronounce or articulate words.

It is good for the child to speak clearly.

Es bueno que el niño hable con claridad.

From Latin 'fabulare', which means to speak.

speak like a book

To speak very clearly and in detail.

hable como un libro

let experience speak

That opinions based on lived experience be expressed.

que hable la experiencia

don’t speak without knowing

To warn someone not to talk about something they do not know.

no hables sin saber

to speak

Verb that means to communicate verbally.

hablar

to speak well

To express oneself clearly and effectively.

hablar bien

talkative

A person who talks a lot or has a tendency to talk.

hablador

To talk non-stop.

He is always talking and talking in class.

Siempre está hable y hable en la clase.

To talk nonsense.

Don’t pay attention to me, I'm just rambling.

No me prestes atención, solo estoy hablando hable.