háblame
/ablame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "talk to me" is translated into Spanish as háblame.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to speak to the speaker or tell them something.
What does it mean word for word?
The word háblame is a combination of the imperative verb habla (speak/talk) and the indirect object pronoun me (to me).
Which one should you use?
While háblame is a command or request to speak, dime (tell me) is often more natural if you are asking for specific information rather than just the act of speaking.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on who you are addressing. Use háblame for one person informally and hábleme for one person formally. If you are addressing a group of people, the pronoun remains 'me' but the verb changes to the plural imperative háblenme.
How do you pronounce it?
/ablame/
Did you know?
- The expression hablar por los codos describes someone who talks excessively, literally meaning 'to talk through one's elbows'.
- If someone says háblame claro, they are not asking you to speak loudly but are demanding that you be honest and stop beating around the bush.
- In some Latin American countries, using háblame can be a flirtatious way to tell someone to start a conversation or send a message, similar to 'hit me up' in English.
Examples in context
- Háblame acerca de eso.You talk to me about that.This sentence shows how to use háblame to talk about a specific subject.Tatoeba #1178600 by marcelostockle, translation #1097944 by cntrational
- ¡Háblame!Talk to me!This sentence shows a direct command using háblame.Tatoeba #735993 by Shishir, translation #320369 by CK
- ¡Vamos! Háblame, Trang.Come on! Talk to me, Trang.This sentence shows a conversational use of háblame when encouraging someone to speak.Tatoeba #2956 by Shishir, translation #2039 by brauliobezerra
- Hábleme sobre su experiencia en el viaje.Tell me about your experience during the trip.
- Háblame de tus planes para el fin de semana.Tell me about your plans for the weekend.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are sitting in a coffee shop.
- DanielPareces muy triste hoy, María.You seem very sad today, María.
- MaríaSolo estoy un poco cansada.I am just a little tired.
- DanielPor favor, háblame de lo que te pasa.Please, talk to me about what is happening to you.
- MaríaEstá bien, Daniel, te contaré todo.Okay, Daniel, I will tell you everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
