hablarse

Hablarse is a Spanish pronominal verb formed from the verb hablar plus the reflexive pronoun se. It is used primarily to express reciprocal or mutual speech, indicating that the participants talk to or with one another. In everyday use, it can convey ongoing or habitual communication between two or more people.

The core sense is reciprocal. Common constructions include nos hablamos, os habláis, or se hablan, meaning “we talk to each other,” “you all talk to each other,” or “they talk to one another.” The phrase can be expanded with a prepositional element to specify the topic or recipient, for example: nos hablamos todos los días, se hablan de sus planes para el fin de semana, or se hablan entre sí sobre el proyecto.

In addition to reciprocal action, hablarse can appear with de, to indicate the subject of the discussion, as in se hablaron de sus experiencias. The reflexive form emphasizes the interpersonal exchange rather than a simple, one-sided act of speaking.

Grammar notes: hablarse conjugates like hablar with the reflexive pronoun. For example: me hablo, te hablas, se habla, nos hablamos, os habláis, se hablan. In many contexts, especially when referring to speaking to oneself, speakers may prefer phrases such as hablarse a sí mismo or hablar consigo mismo, since hablarse alone more commonly signals reciprocity.

See also: reciprocal verbs, entre sí, hablar.