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“Hablar” (to speak) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Hablar”

The simple present tense of hablar is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are generally true. For example, Yo hablo español con mi familia. (I speak Spanish with my family.)

Hablar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

How to Use Hablar in the Present Tense

Hablar generally means to speak or to talk, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To speak a language: for example, Yo hablo español (I speak Spanish).

To talk about something: for example, Hablamos de política (We talk about politics).

To communicate verbally: for example, Ellos hablan por teléfono (They talk on the phone).

To gossip (colloquial): for example, ¿De qué hablan esas viejas chismosas? (What are those gossipy old ladies talking about?).

To speak up or voice an opinion: for example, Nadie habla en las reuniones (Nobody speaks up in the meetings).

To reveal or disclose information (colloquial): for example, El soplón habla de más (The snitch talks too much).

Real Life Examples of Hablar in the Present Tense

Yo hablo español con fluidez. (I speak Spanish fluently.)

¿Tú hablas algún otro idioma? (Do you speak any other languages?)

Mi amiga habla muy rápido cuando está emocionada. (My friend speaks very quickly when she’s excited.)

Nosotros hablamos sobre los planes para las vacaciones. (We’re talking about plans for the vacation.)

Ellos hablan en voz baja para no molestar a los demás. (They’re speaking softly so as not to bother others.)

En la reunión, todos hablan de los nuevos proyectos. (In the meeting, everyone is talking about the new projects.)

Mis padres hablan por teléfono cada semana. (My parents talk on the phone every week.)

¿Qué hablas? No te entiendo. (What are you saying? I don’t understand you.)

El profesor habla despacio para que todos puedan tomar notas. (The professor speaks slowly so everyone can take notes.)

Los niños hablan sin parar durante el recreo. (The kids talk nonstop during recess.)

Cuando hablamos en público, es importante proyectar la voz. (When we speak in public, it’s important to project our voice.)

Ellas hablan de la última película que vieron. (They’re talking about the latest movie they saw.)

¿Por qué hablas tan bajo? No te puedo oír. (Why are you speaking so softly? I can’t hear you.)

El conferencista habla con pasión sobre el tema. (The speaker is talking passionately about the topic.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo hablan de los planes para la fiesta de la oficina. (My coworkers are talking about plans for the office party.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Hablar (to speak) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.