Mixing up 'I speak' and 'He/She speaks'

'Hablo' is how you say 'I speak' or 'I talk'. In Spanish, verbs change their ending for each person. That '-o' ending is your signal for 'I'.

The 'Yo' (I) Form

Because the '-o' ending on 'hablo' already means 'I', you can often leave out the word 'yo' (I). Saying 'Hablo español' sounds more natural than 'Yo hablo español'.

Leaving Out 'Yo'

In English you have 'I speak', 'I am speaking', and 'I do speak'. In Spanish, 'hablo' can mean all three! The situation you're in makes the meaning clear.

One Word, Three Meanings

One of the most essential verbs for beginners. You'll use this constantly to talk about yourself.

Learn the meaning of 'hablo' (I speak/I talk) in Spanish. See full conjugation tables for 'hablar', example sentences, and common mistakes for beginners.

hablo

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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