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“talk” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoconferencia

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈβlaɾ/

Example

Quiero hablar contigo.

I want to talk to you.

Illustration for hablar (talk)

How to say “talk” in Spanish

“Talk” in Spanish is hablar.

Two people exchanging overlapping speech bubbles.

Full entry for hablar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hablar

¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor?

Can you talk more slowly, please?

Tips for using hablar

  • Hablar focuses on the act of speaking rather than the content, and decir is preferred when reporting exact words or statements.

Other Spanish words for “talk”

La conferencia comenzará a las ocho.

The talk will begin at eight.

“talk” in other languages