Spanish Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Spanish word
hablar
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtalk
Example
Quiero hablar contigo.
I want to talk to you.
More examples
¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor?
Can you talk more slowly, please?
Core concept
Two people exchanging overlapping speech bubbles.
Common phrases
hablar con alguien
talk to someone
hablar por teléfono
talk by phone
hablar en público
talk in public
Similar words
conversar: Engage in a back-and-forth discussion to exchange ideas or information.
decir: State facts, opinions, or specific words aloud to convey them to someone.
charlar: Chat informally to enjoy light, casual conversation.
comunicar: Convey information or feelings to someone, using words or other means.
Definition in Spanish
Mantener o participar en una conversación con otra persona usando palabras o la voz para intercambiar ideas.
Word origin
From Latin fabulari meaning 'to tell stories', through Old Spanish where initial f became h and the verb became hablar.
Usage tips
- Hablar focuses on the act of speaking rather than the content, and decir is preferred when reporting exact words or statements.