What does hablar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word hablar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use hablar in Spanish.

The word hablar in Spanish means talk, speak, speak, be on speaking terms, No way!, give people to talk about, make people talk, be the source of much talk, give people plenty to talk about, make tongues wag, cause tongues to wag, make the headlines, don't even go there, way of speaking, words tumble out, words come spilling out, talk about behind their back, shout, yell, speak well of, praise, speak frankly, talk like a sailor, address as tú, address as "usted", talk in your sleep, speak the same language, speak gibberish, speak plainly, speak clearly, cut to the chase, speak in private, talk in private, speak in public, mutter, speak badly of, talk up, talk about a lot, speak very well of, speak well of , speak highly of, mince words, chat, badmouth, speak for itself, speak for itself, talk on the telephone, talk to yourself, fear of speaking in public, fear of public speaking, forget it, no way!, fat chance!, all needs to do is speak, comfortable talking, speak to each other again. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word hablar

talk

verbo intransitivo (conversar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Los niños estuvieron hablando toda la tarde.

The children were talking all afternoon.

speak

verbo intransitivo (dar un discurso)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

El Presidente hablará hoy en la televisión.

The President will speak on television today.

speak

verbo transitivo (saber idiomas) (persons)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

En Suecia se habla sueco e inglés.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. In Sweden, Swedish and English are spoken.

be on speaking terms

verbo pronominal (tratarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Juan no se habla con su padre desde hace meses.

Juan has not been on speaking terms with his father for months now.

No way!

locución interjectiva (coloquial (enfático: rechazo)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¿No trabajas y quieres casarte con mi hija? ¡Ni hablar!

give people to talk about, make people talk

locución verbal (motivar rumores)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El nuevo peinado de José dio de qué hablar.

Jose's new hairstyle gave people something to talk about.

be the source of much talk, give people plenty to talk about, make tongues wag

locución verbal (enfático (atraer atención pública)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La nueva novia del actor dio mucho que hablar.

The actor's new girlfriend was the source of much talk.

cause tongues to wag, make the headlines

locución verbal (enfático (despertar críticas)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La decisión de los jefes dio mucho que hablar.

The managers' decision caused tongues to wag.

don't even go there

expresión (coloquial (omitir un tema)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Hablamos de recortar gastos, no de aumentar los sueldos; de eso, ni hablar.

We are talking about cutting costs, not raising salaries; don't even go there.

way of speaking

locución nominal femenina (estilo propio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

A los adultos les resulta difícil entender la forma de hablar de los jóvenes.

Adults have trouble understanding young people's way of speaking.

words tumble out, words come spilling out

locución verbal (coloquial (hablar aceleradamente)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¡Pero cómo quieres que te ayude si no te calmas y me hablas a borbotones!

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. When Alice went to see the counsellor, all the words came spilling out.

talk about behind their back

locución verbal (murmurar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Laura siempre habla a espaldas de sus amigas.

Laura always talks about her friends behind their backs.

shout, yell

(hablar muy alto)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

No me hables a gritos, que no soy sorda.

Don't yell, I'm not deaf.

speak well of

locución verbal (dar buena imagen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Ceder el premio a Carlos habla bien de María.

Handing the prize over to Carlos speaks well of Maria.

praise

locución verbal (elogiar a alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

El jefe habló bien de su secretario.

The boss praised his secretary.

speak frankly

locución verbal (ser franco)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Su padre le habló muy claro: o aprueba todas las materias o se pone a trabajar.

talk like a sailor

locución verbal (expresarse de forma soez)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Esa chica es muy mal hablada, habla como un carretero.

address as tú

(coloquial (tutear)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

No seas tan formal, puedes hablarme de tú.

Don't be so formal, you can address me as tú.

address as "usted"

locución verbal (tratar con respeto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A la gente mayor hay que hablarle de usted.

talk in your sleep

locución verbal (balbucir en sueños)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Nicolás habla dormido.

Nicholas talks in his sleep.

speak the same language

expresión (figurado (entenderse) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pedro y Juan hablan el mismo idioma, por eso son tan amigos.

Pedro and Juan speak the same language and that's why they're such good friends.

speak gibberish

locución verbal (coloquial (hablar poco claro)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Ahí me explicaron por qué estaba fallando el coche pero parecía que me estaban hablando en chino.

They told me why the car wasn't working but it seemed like they were speaking gibberish.

speak plainly, speak clearly

locución verbal (coloquial (expresarse llanamente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me gusta este político porque nos habla en cristiano.

I like this politician because he speaks plainly (or: speaks clearly).

cut to the chase

locución verbal (CR, coloq (en serio, sin rodeos) (colloquial)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

No tengo mucho tiempo; hablemos en plan.

speak in private, talk in private

locución verbal (conversar a solas)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La pareja se reunió a hablar en privado.

The couple met to speak in private.

speak in public

locución verbal (hablar ante oyentes)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Tengo miedo de hablar en público.

I am afraid of public speaking.

mutter

locución verbal (coloquial (refunfuñar en voz baja)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Cuando se enfada, el abuelo frunce el ceño y habla entre dientes.

When he gets angry, grandpa frowns and mutters.

speak badly of

locución adverbial (criticar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Ten cuidado con Ana porque habla mal a tus espaldas.

Be careful of Ana, because she'll speak badly of you behind your back.

talk up

locución verbal (coloquial (decir primores de)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Las madres siempre hablan maravillas de sus hijos.

Mothers always talk their children up.

talk about a lot

(darle importancia)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

speak very well of

locución verbal (va en tu favor) (cast a favorable light)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El trato cariñoso que das a tus papás habla muy bien de ti.

The caring attitude that you show towards your parents speaks very well of you.

speak well of , speak highly of

locución verbal (elogiar, dejar en buen lugar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Todos sus compañeros hablan muy bien de ella.

mince words

locución verbal (CO, CR, coloq (temas insustanciales)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Bueno, amigos, me voy porque no tengo tiempo para estar hablando paja.

chat

locución verbal (CO, CR, coloq (a la ligera)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Necesito un descanso. Vamos a tomar un café y a hablar paja.

badmouth

locución verbal (hablar mal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Se ha enterado de que sus compañeros de trabajo hablan pestes de él.

speak for itself

locución verbal (hacerse escuchar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los números hablan por sí mismos, las ventas están subiendo.

The numbers speak for themselves, sales are rising.

speak for itself

locución verbal (ser evidente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los números hablan por sí solos, el precio ha aumentado un 200%.

The numbers speak for themselves: the price has gone up 200%.

talk on the telephone

locución verbal (telefonear)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Tengo que hablar por teléfono con mi madre.

I have to speak on the telephone with my mother.

talk to yourself

(consigo mismo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Esteban habla solo, está loco.

Esteban talks to himself. He's crazy.

fear of speaking in public, fear of public speaking

(glosofobia, ansiedad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Pedro es muy inteligente pero tiene miedo a hablar en público.

Pedro is very intelligent but he has a fear of speaking in public.

forget it

expresión (coloquial (omitir, rechazar)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

Si no me tienes confianza, ni hablar, me voy a otra parte.

If you don't trust me, forget it; I'll go somewhere else.

no way!, fat chance!

expresión (coloquial (expresa rechazo)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

–¿Papá, me prestas tu coche? –¡Ni hablar del peluquín!

all needs to do is speak

expresión (es tan perfecto que parece vivo) (object)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

comfortable talking

locución adjetiva (con facilidad de palabra)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Juan es muy suelto al hablar y siempre cae bien.

Juan is very comfortable talking and gets along with everyone.

speak to each other again

locución verbal (reconciliarse, amistarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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