hablas
AH-blahs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tú hablas español muy bien.
A1You speak Spanish very well.
¿Hablas con tu madre todos los días?
A1Do you talk to your mother every day?
No entiendo por qué hablas tan bajo.
A2I don't understand why you're speaking so quietly.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-as' Ending Means 'Tú'
For most verbs ending in '-ar', when you see the '-as' ending, it's a huge clue that the action is being done by 'tú' (the informal 'you'). For example: 'tú cantas' (you sing), 'tú trabajas' (you work).
Asking a Question? Just Change Your Tone!
In Spanish, you don't need extra words like 'do' to ask a question. The statement 'Hablas español' (You speak Spanish) becomes a question, '¿Hablas español?', just by raising your voice at the end.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'tú' (hablas) vs. 'usted' (habla)
Mistake: "Using 'hablas' when talking to someone you should be more formal with, like an older person or a boss."
Correction: In formal situations, use 'habla' for 'usted' (the polite 'you'). For example, 'Señor, ¿usted habla inglés?'. Save 'hablas' for friends and family.
⭐ Usage Tips
One Word, Three English Meanings
Remember that 'hablas' can mean 'you speak' (a general fact), 'you are speaking' (right now), or 'you do speak' (for emphasis). The situation will tell you which meaning fits best.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hablas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'hablas' and 'habla'?
'Hablas' (with an 's') is for 'tú', the informal, singular 'you'. You use it with friends, family, or people your age. 'Habla' (no 's') is used for 'él/ella' (he/she) and also for 'usted', the formal, singular 'you' for showing respect.
Can I say 'Tú hablas' or just 'Hablas'?
You can say both! Spanish speakers often drop the pronoun ('tú', 'yo', etc.) because the verb ending already tells you who is doing the action. Saying just 'Hablas' is very natural and common.