hable
“hable” means “speak (I, he, she, formal you) - Subjunctive form” in Spanish (Used to express wishes, emotions, or uncertainty).
speak (I, he, she, formal you) - Subjunctive form, Speak! (formal command)
Also: talk (I, he, she, formal you) - Subjunctive form
📝 In Action
Quiero que me **hable** con la verdad.
A2I want you (formal) to speak the truth to me.
Espero que **hable** inglés en la reunión.
A1I hope he/she speaks English in the meeting.
¡**Hable** más alto, por favor! No lo escucho.
A1Speak louder, please! I can't hear you.
No creo que yo **hable** lo suficiente.
B1I don't think I speak enough.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: hable
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'hable' correctly as a formal command?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *fabulari*, meaning 'to talk, narrate, or relate stories.' This root focused more on the content of speech rather than just making sounds.
First recorded: Around the 11th century in early Spanish texts.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hable' the same for 'I,' 'he,' 'she,' and 'formal you'?
Yes, when using the Present Subjunctive mood (for wishes, doubts, etc.), the 'yo' (I), 'él/ella' (he/she), and 'usted' (formal you) forms are all the same: 'hable'.
How do I know if 'hable' is a command or a statement?
Context usually tells you. If it starts with an exclamation point or follows a situation where one person is instructing another (like 'Doctor, hable más claro'), it's a command. If it follows phrases like 'Quiero que...' or 'Espero que...', it is likely the Subjunctive mood.