Hablo (en. Speak)
/ˈa.βlo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express something through the use of words.
I speak Spanish with my friends.
Hablo español con mis amigos.
To communicate information or ideas through oral language.
I talk about the importance of education.
Hablo sobre la importancia de la educación.
To converse or exchange ideas with another person.
I talk to my mother every day.
Hablo con mi madre todos los días.
Etymology
From the Latin 'parablare', which means to speak or converse.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I'm serious
Indicates that what is being said is true.
hablo en serio
I'm not talking about that
Refers to not wanting to discuss a particular topic.
no hablo de eso
I speak from experience
Indicates that what is said is based on personal experiences.
hablo por experiencia
Related Words
to speak
verb that means to communicate using the tongue.
hablar
conversation
exchange of ideas or thoughts through speech.
conversación
word
unit of language that has meaning and that is spoken or written.
palabra
Slang Meanings
To speak in a very informal or colloquial tone.
When I'm with my friends, I speak very casually.
Cuando estoy con mis amigos, hablo de manera muy relajada.
To say something quickly without thinking too much.
I don't like people who talk wildly.
No me gustan las personas que hablan a lo loco.