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hablar

English translation of hablar

to talk

This verb 'hablar' is commonly used when referring to any form of verbal communication. It used to express that someone is speaking or talking.


Example sentences using: hablar

Yo hablo español.

English translation of Yo hablo español.

I speak Spanish.

This phrase can be used when you want to express that you can communicate in Spanish. It's a simple 'yo' (I) followed by verb 'hablo' (speak) and the language, 'español' (Spanish).

¿Puedes hablar más despacio?

English translation of ¿Puedes hablar más despacio?

Can you speak slower?

This is a polite way to ask someone to speak slower. 'Puedes' means 'can you', 'hablar' is 'speak', 'más' is 'more', and 'despacio' is 'slowly'.

Ella debe aprender a hablar en público.

English translation of Ella debe aprender a hablar en público.

She must learn to speak in public.

This sentence suggests that 'she' is required or advised to learn 'hablar en público', which means 'speak in public'. 'Debe' indicates an obligation or need.

Nosotros queremos hablar contigo.

English translation of Nosotros queremos hablar contigo.

We want to speak with you.

This sentence expresses the desire to have a talk with 'you'. 'Nosotros' is 'we', 'queremos' means 'want', 'hablar' is 'speak', 'contigo' denotes 'with you'.

No puedo hablar de ello ahora.

English translation of No puedo hablar de ello ahora.

I cannot talk about it now.

This sentence is used when you can't or don't want to discuss a certain topic 'de ello' at the current moment 'ahora'. 'No puedo hablar' means 'I can't speak'.

Le gusta hablar de política.

English translation of Le gusta hablar de política.

He likes to talk about politics.

'Le gusta' means 'he/she likes', followed by 'hablar de', which means 'to talk about', and the subject, in this case, is politics 'política'.

Voy a hablar con él.

English translation of Voy a hablar con él.

I am going to talk to him.

In this sentence, 'Voy a hablar' means 'I am going to talk'. Add 'con él' at the end to specify that the speaking will be 'with him'.

Ellos no pueden hablar español.

English translation of Ellos no pueden hablar español.

They can't speak Spanish.

This sentence states that 'they' are unable to communicate in Spanish. 'Ellos' is 'they', 'no pueden hablar' means 'can't speak' and 'español' is 'Spanish'

¿Hablas inglés?

English translation of ¿Hablas inglés?

Do you speak English?

'Hablas' is the second person singular form of 'hablar'. Thus, '¿Hablas inglés?' essentially means 'Do you speak English?'. It's a simple way to inquire if someone is able to communicate in English.

Necesito practicar para hablar mejor.

English translation of Necesito practicar para hablar mejor.

I need to practice to speak better.

This expresses a person's need to practice in order to improve at speaking. 'Necesito' is 'I need', 'practicar' is 'to practice', 'para hablar mejor' is 'to speak better'.

Yo quiero hablar español.

English translation of Yo quiero hablar español.

I want to speak Spanish.

This sentence uses the verb 'hablar' (to speak) in the first person singular, alongside the verb 'quiero' (I want) to express a desire to speak Spanish.

¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor?

English translation of ¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor?

Can you speak slower, please?

This sentence uses the verb 'hablar' with the auxiliary verb 'puedes' (can you) to create a polite request for someone to speak slower.

No, no puedo hablar francés.

English translation of No, no puedo hablar francés.

No, I can't speak French.

This sentence uses the negative verb 'no puedo' alongside 'hablar' to express the inability to speak French.

Denise debe hablar con su profesor.

English translation of Denise debe hablar con su profesor.

Denise must speak with her professor.

This sentence uses the verb 'hablar' with 'debe' (must) to express an obligation for Denise to speak with her professor.

Voy a hablar con ella mañana.

English translation of Voy a hablar con ella mañana.

I am going to speak with her tomorrow.

This sentence uses 'hablar' in a future tense context, together with the phrase 'voy a' (I am going to), indicating a future action.

Necesito hablar contigo sobre algo importante.

English translation of Necesito hablar contigo sobre algo importante.

I need to speak with you about something important.

This sentence is using 'hablar' along with 'necesito' (I need) to express a critical need to communicate about an important matter.

Mis abuelos pueden hablar tres idiomas.

English translation of Mis abuelos pueden hablar tres idiomas.

My grandparents can speak three languages.

This sentence uses 'hablar' with the verb 'pueden' (they can) to state the languages that the grandparents can speak.

Me gusta hablar contigo.

English translation of Me gusta hablar contigo.

I like to speak with you.

This sentence uses 'hablar' with 'me gusta' (I like) to express a liking for speaking with you.

Nosotros debemos hablar claro.

English translation of Nosotros debemos hablar claro.

We must speak clearly.

This sentence uses 'hablar' with 'debemos' (we must) to express an obligation to speak clearly.

Sólo un poco. Puedo hablar un poco de italiano.

English translation of Sólo un poco. Puedo hablar un poco de italiano.

Only a bit. I can speak a little Italian.

This sentence uses 'hablar' along with 'puedo' (I can) and quantifier 'un poco' (a little) to express a limited ability to speak Italian.

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