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.
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).
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'.
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.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'
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.
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'.
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.
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, I can't speak French.
This sentence uses the negative verb 'no puedo' alongside 'hablar' to express the inability to speak French.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I like to speak with you.
This sentence uses 'hablar' with 'me gusta' (I like) to express a liking for speaking with you.
We must speak clearly.
This sentence uses 'hablar' with 'debemos' (we must) to express an obligation to speak clearly.
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.