How to Say "you talk" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you talk” is “hablas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tú hablas español muy bien.
You speak Spanish very well.
¿Hablas con tu madre todos los días?
Do you talk to your mother every day?
No entiendo por qué hablas tan bajo.
I don't understand why you're speaking so quietly.
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.
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.
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