hablas
“hablas” means “you speak” in Spanish (Informal 'you', singular).
you speak, you talk
Also: do you speak, are you talking
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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.
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Present
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Comes from the Latin word 'fabulāri', which meant 'to chat' or 'to tell a story'. In the Spanish that evolved from everyday Latin, it eventually took over from the more classical word 'loqui' (to speak).
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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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.