hablamos
/ah-BLAH-mohs/
we speak
This form of 'hablamos' means 'we speak' (present tense).
hablamos(Verb)
we speak
?General action or habit
,we are speaking
?Action happening right now
,we talk
?General conversation
shall we talk
?As a suggestion for the near future
📝 In Action
Hablamos español y un poco de inglés.
A1We speak Spanish and a little bit of English.
No te preocupes, ahora mismo hablamos con él.
A1Don't worry, we are speaking with him right now.
¿Hablamos más tarde? Estoy ocupado ahora.
A2Shall we talk later? I'm busy now.
💡 Grammar Points
Two-in-One Meaning (Present Tense)
In Spanish, 'hablamos' can mean both 'we speak' (for habits) and 'we are speaking' (for right now). You don't need a separate word for 'are -ing' like in English.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Present and Past
Mistake: "Thinking 'hablamos' only means 'we speak' in the present."
Correction: This form is tricky because it's the same for the present and the simple past. Context is key! Look for words like 'ahora' (now) or 'siempre' (always) to know it's present.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Friendly 'See You Later'
Saying 'Hablamos luego' or just 'Hablamos' is a very common and friendly way to end a conversation, like saying 'Talk to you later' in English.
This form of 'hablamos' means 'we spoke' (past tense, completed action).
hablamos(Verb)
we spoke
?A completed action in the past
,we talked
?A completed conversation in the past
📝 In Action
Ayer hablamos con nuestros abuelos por dos horas.
A2Yesterday we spoke with our grandparents for two hours.
Ya hablamos de ese tema la semana pasada.
A2We already talked about that topic last week.
¿Hablamos de esto cuando nos vimos el martes?
B1Did we talk about this when we saw each other on Tuesday?
💡 Grammar Points
Past Tense Detective Work
This 'hablamos' refers to a finished action in the past. To spot it, look for time-related clue words like 'ayer' (yesterday), 'anoche' (last night), or 'la semana pasada' (last week).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Context
Mistake: "Seeing 'hablamos' and automatically thinking it means 'we speak' right now."
Correction: Always check the rest of the sentence. If you see a word that puts the action in the past, like 'ayer' (yesterday), you know it means 'we spoke'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Telling a Story
This is your go-to word for telling a story about something 'we' did. For example: 'Primero, llegamos. Luego, hablamos con todos. Finalmente, comimos.' (First, we arrived. Then, we talked with everyone. Finally, we ate.)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hablamos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'hablamos' to mean something that happened in the past?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I possibly tell if 'hablamos' means 'we speak' or 'we spoke'? They're spelled the same!
It's a great question! The secret is to look for 'clue words' in the sentence. Words like 'ahora' (now), 'siempre' (always), or 'cada día' (every day) signal the present ('we speak'). Words like 'ayer' (yesterday), 'anoche' (last night), or 'la semana pasada' (last week) signal the past ('we spoke'). Context is your best friend!
Is 'hablamos' used for both 'we speak' and 'we do speak'?
Yes, exactly! Spanish doesn't usually use helper words like 'do' for questions or emphasis in the same way English does. So, 'Hablamos' covers 'we speak', 'we are speaking', and 'we do speak' all in one.