habla conmigo
/abla kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'talk to me' is habla conmigo.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to speak with you or to tell you something. While it literally translates to 'speak with me', it is the standard way to express 'talk to me' in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb habla (speak) and the prepositional phrase conmigo (with me).
Which one should you use?
While habla conmigo means 'talk with me', it is the standard way to say 'talk to me'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico, Platícame and Cuéntame are commonly used informally to mean 'talk to me'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to someone in a formal or respectful manner, use hábleme instead of habla conmigo.
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word cuéntame for 'tell me' that stems from the verb for 'counting', treating a story like a list of items.
- The word conmigo is a linguistic fossil from Latin that literally means 'with me with'.
- The word conmigo is a unique contraction that doesn't follow the standard rules of combining other prepositions with pronouns in Spanish.
Examples in context
- No seas tímido, habla conmigo.Don't be shy. Talk to me.This sentence uses habla conmigo to encourage someone not to be shy.Tatoeba #2906522 by cueyayotl, translation #2906520 by sundown
- Mi esposa solo habla conmigo a través de su abogado.My wife won't talk to me except through her lawyer.This sentence uses habla conmigo to describe someone communicating only through a lawyer.Tatoeba #7844027 by Seael, translation #5388792 by Hybrid
- ¡Habla conmigo!Talk to me!This sentence uses habla conmigo as an urgent command.Tatoeba #1658355 by marcelostockle, translation #320369 by CK
- Hábleme sobre su experiencia profesional.Talk to me about your professional experience.
- Por favor, comuníquese conmigo para más información.Please, talk to me for further information.
- Si tiene alguna pregunta, diríjase a mí.If you have any questions, talk to me/address me.
- Háblame de tus planes para el fin de semana.Talk to me about your plans for the weekend.
- Platícame sobre tus vacaciones en España.Talk to me about your vacation in Spain.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro is looking upset and María wants to support him.
- MaríaPareces muy triste, Alejandro.You look very sad, Alejandro.
- AlejandroNo es nada, María.It is nothing, María.
- MaríaPor favor, habla conmigo.Please, talk to me.
- AlejandroEstá bien, te contaré todo.All right, I will tell you everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, habla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
