hablás

Hablas is a Spanish verb form derived from the verb "hablar," meaning "to speak." Specifically, "hablas" is the second-person singular present indicative form. This means it is used when referring to the action of speaking performed by "you" (singular, informal). For example, in the sentence "Tú hablas español," the word "hablas" translates to "speak," and the sentence means "You speak Spanish." It is distinct from other conjugations of "hablar" which are used for different persons and tenses. For instance, "yo hablo" is "I speak," "él/ella habla" is "he/she/it speaks," and "nosotros hablamos" is "we speak." The informal nature of "tú" means "hablas" is typically used in familiar contexts with friends, family, or peers. In more formal situations, the second-person singular form uses the verb conjugated for "usted," which is "habla." Therefore, "usted habla español" also means "You speak Spanish" but is used in a more respectful or distant manner. Understanding these distinctions is key to correct verb conjugation in Spanish.