hablar

Senses

1. 1.

   to speak

   to produce words; to communicate verbally

2. 2.

   to talk

   to engage in conversation or discussion

3. 3.

   to address

   to speak to someone directly

Examples

• "Mi hermana habla tres idiomas."

  My sister speaks three languages.

• "¿Puedo hablar contigo después de clase?"

  Can I talk with you after class?

• "El presidente hablará sobre la economía mañana."

  The president will speak about the economy tomorrow.

Usage

One of the most common verbs in Spanish. Use *hablar de* to "talk about" something and *hablar con* to "talk with" someone. Common mistake: confusing *hablar* (speech) with *decir* (to say/tell specific words).