entabláis

Entabláis is the second-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb entablar. It means to begin, establish, or initiate something with another party, such as a conversation, a relationship, negotiations, or an agreement. The sense is often used in social, diplomatic, or formal contexts, and the verb is transitive, frequently appearing with phrases like entablar una conversación or entablar relaciones.

Usage notes: Entablar can be used with objects that denote interactions or processes. In Spain, entabláis is the common form when addressing a group using vosotros; in many Latin American varieties, the vosotros form is not used, and the corresponding forms are expressed with ustedes (for example, ustedes entablan). The meaning remains the same regardless of region, though the preferred pronoun varies.

Examples:

- Vosotros entabláis una conversación con el comité.

- Con el nuevo embajador, entabláis relaciones diplomáticas y trabajáis en la cooperación.

Etymology: The verb entablar is derived from older linguistic layers in which the concept of establishing or joining is linked to constructing or laying elements, such as boards or panels. Over time, its figurative use broadened to describe starting dialogues, negotiations, or relationships.

Form and related forms: Other present tense forms include yo entablo, tú entablas, él entabla, nosotros entablamos, ellos entablan; the participle is entablado and the gerund is entablando. The term is closely related to entablar and shares its broad sense of initiating or establishing an interaction or agreement.