Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to speak" in Spanish: hablar
hablar
To speak in Spanish is hablar. Key forms are hablo, hablas, and habla. Hablar is a regular -ar verb and a core classroom word.
Meeting someone new
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How to pronounce hablar
Say it
ah-BLAHR / AH-bloh
/a.ˈβlaɾ/
Hablar is ah-BLAHR. Hablo is AH-bloh. The h is silent.
"to speak" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| hablar | to speak / to talk Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| hablo | I speak First-person present. | First-person present. |
| hablas / habla | you speak / he-she speaks ¿Hablas inglés? is classic. | ¿Hablas inglés? is classic. |
| hablamos / hablan | we speak / they speak Ustedes hablan for a group. | Ustedes hablan for a group. |
| hablar con | to speak with Hablo con mi hermana. | Hablo con mi hermana. |
How to use hablar in real life
- 1Meeting someone new
Hablo un poco de español.
I speak a little Spanish.
Hablo is the safe beginner line.
- 2Asking for help
¿Hablas inglés, por favor?
Do you speak English, please?
Hablas is the informal question.
- 3In class
Queremos hablar más despacio hoy.
We want to speak more slowly today.
Hablar stays infinitive after queremos.
Mistakes English speakers make with hablar
Incorrect: Yo hablar español.
Correct: Yo hablo español.
Conjugate hablar: yo hablo.
Incorrect: Hablo a mi mamá cada día.
Correct: Hablo con mi mamá cada día.
Talking with someone uses con.
Good to know
Silent h surprises beginners: hablar starts with a vowel sound. In Latin America, ustedes hablan covers plural you without vosotros.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a language partner in class
ChatPal
¿Hablas español en casa también?
Do you speak Spanish at home too?
You
No. Solo hablo inglés en casa.
No. I only speak English at home.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Yo hablo despacio contigo.
Perfect. I'll speak slowly with you.
You
Gracias. Quiero hablar cada día un poco.
Thanks. I want to speak a little every day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to speak" in Spanish
How do I conjugate hablar in the present?
Hablo, hablas, habla, hablamos, hablan.
Is the h in hablar silent?
Yes. Start with the a sound: ah-BLAHR.
How do I say Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés? or formal ¿Habla inglés?
Hablar or decir?
Hablar is speak/talk. Decir is say/tell.
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