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Talk in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'talk' is 'hablar', pronounced ah-BLAHR (IPA: /aˈβlaɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.

Pronunciation: ah-BLAHR

Spanishhablar
Pronunciationah-BLAHR · /aˈβlaɾ/
Part of speechverb
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'hablar'

  • Hablo un poco de español.
    I speak a little Spanish.
  • ¿Hablas inglés?
    Do you speak English?
  • Anoche hablé con mi jefe sobre el proyecto.
    Last night I talked with my boss about the project.
  • Habla más despacio, por favor.
    Speak more slowly, please.

Common Phrases with 'hablar'

  • ni hablar
    no way / out of the question
  • hablar por teléfono
    to talk on the phone

How to Use 'hablar'

Completely regular -ar verb — the classic model verb for the first conjugation. Hablar con = to talk with; hablar de = to talk about. The h is always silent.

Regional note: In Mexico and Central America, platicar is the everyday word for chatting: estábamos platicando = we were chatting.

Related Vocabulary

Keep going: review present tense conjugation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'talk' in Spanish?

'Talk' in Spanish is 'hablar', pronounced ah-BLAHR.

How do you spell 'hablar'?

It is spelled h-a-b-l-a-r.

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