hablarme
ah-blar-meh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Necesitas hablarme sobre el problema de inmediato.
A2You need to talk to me about the problem immediately.
¡Deja de gritar y empieza a hablarme con respeto!
B1Stop shouting and start talking to me with respect!
No quiero hablarme de ese tema nunca más.
B2I don't want to talk to me about that topic ever again. (Note: This is often used reflexively/pronominally when the action is directed at oneself, e.g., 'No quiero hablar de ese tema conmigo mismo.')
💡 Grammar Points
Infinitive + Pronoun Rule
When a verb is in its basic, unconjugated form (the infinitive), the small words that tell you who receives the action (like 'me', 'te', 'lo') are usually attached directly to the end of the verb, forming a single word like 'hablarme'.
Alternative Placement
If you use a conjugated verb (like 'quiero' - I want), the pronoun 'me' can be placed before the conjugated verb instead: 'Quiero hablarme' is the same as 'Me quiero hablar' (though the second is less common for this specific verb).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'A' (Preposition)
Mistake: "Habló yo."
Correction: Me habló. The 'me' already includes the idea of 'to me,' so you don't need the preposition 'a' before the pronoun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Action Receiver
Remember the 'me' is the target of the speaking. If you want someone to speak to you, use 'hablarme'. If you want them to speak to him, use 'hablarle'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hablarme
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'me' when the verb 'hablar' is conjugated in the present tense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'me' attached to the end of 'hablar'?
Spanish attaches object pronouns like 'me' to the end of the verb when the verb is in its basic infinitive form ('hablar'), its '-ing' form (gerund), or when giving a positive command. This makes the phrase shorter and smoother.
How do I use 'hablarme' in a sentence?
You usually use 'hablarme' after another conjugated verb that sets up the action. For example: 'Necesitas hablarme' (You need to talk to me) or 'Voy a hablarme' (I am going to talk to myself/to me, though this is rare).