hablarte
ah-blar-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Necesito hablarte sobre lo que pasó.
A1I need to talk to you about what happened.
Estoy deseando hablarte de mis vacaciones.
A2I am looking forward to telling you about my vacation.
Si puedo hablarte en persona, será mejor.
B1If I can speak to you in person, it will be better.
💡 Grammar Points
Structure: Verb + Pronoun
This word is the infinitive 'hablar' (to talk) with the object pronoun 'te' (you, informal) glued to the end. This is required when the verb is in its non-conjugated form (like an infinitive or gerund).
What 'te' does
'Te' tells you that the action of talking is directed at the person addressed as 'tú'. It answers the question 'To whom?'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pronoun Placement Error
Mistake: "Te quiero hablar."
Correction: Quiero hablarte. (OR Te quiero hablar). Both are correct, but attaching it ('hablarte') is often preferred when the conjugated verb is far away from the infinitive.
Formal vs. Informal
Mistake: "Used 'hablarte' when speaking to a boss."
Correction: Use 'hablarle' (to talk to you, formal) when addressing someone with respect (using 'usted'). 'Hablarte' is only for 'tú'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Two Ways to Say It
When you have two verbs (like 'I need to talk'), you can choose to put 'te' before the first verb (Te necesito hablar) or attached to the second (Necesito hablarte). Both are fine!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hablarte
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'hablarte'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hablarte' formal or informal?
'Hablarte' is strictly informal because the pronoun 'te' is only used when addressing someone as 'tú' (the informal 'you').
Can I use 'hablarle' instead?
Yes, 'hablarle' means 'to talk to you' but uses the formal 'le' pronoun, which corresponds to 'usted' (the formal 'you').