Using 'Lo' Instead of 'Le'

The word 'hablarle' is the verb 'hablar' combined with the pronoun 'le,' which means 'to him,' 'to her,' or 'to you (formal).' The 'le' tells you who is receiving the speech.

The Attached Pronoun 'le'

When using an infinitive (the base verb form), you can attach the pronoun directly to the end, forming one word, like 'hablarle.' This is optional; you can also place 'le' before the conjugated verb (e.g., 'Le quiero hablar').

Pronoun Placement Rule

Even though 'le' is already in 'hablarle,' Spanish often adds 'a él,' 'a ella,' or 'a usted' for clarity or emphasis: 'Quiero hablarle a ella.' (I want to speak to her.)

Emphasizing the Recipient

A fundamental and extremely common verb structure used to express the action of speaking directly to a specific person.

Learn the meaning and correct usage of the Spanish verb 'hablarle' (to speak to him/her/you formal), including pronoun placement rules and full conjugations of the root verb 'hablar'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations