hablabas
“hablabas” means “you were speaking” in Spanish (an ongoing action in the past).
you were speaking, you used to talk
Also: you would speak
📝 In Action
Tú hablabas mucho con tu abuela cada domingo.
A2You used to talk a lot with your grandmother every Sunday.
Me di cuenta de que hablabas en sueños.
B1I realized that you were talking in your sleep.
¿Con quién hablabas cuando entré en la habitación?
A2Who were you speaking with when I entered the room?
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: hablabas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence describes a past habit?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'fabulari', which meant to chat or tell stories.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hablabas' formal or informal?
It is used with the 'tú' form, so it is informal. If you were speaking formally to someone, you would use 'hablaba' (usted).