yo hablé

I spoke

yo hablé(yoh ah-bleh)

phrase

1. (I articulated words)

a. I spoke

La mujer no hablaba muy bien español. Yo hablé despacio así podía entenderme.

The woman didn't speak Spanish very well. I spoke slowly so he could understand me.

b. I talked

Yo hablé en voz baja para no despertar al bebé.

I talked in a soft voice not to wake up the baby.

2. (I had a conversation)

a. I talked

El plomero dijo que viene hoy. Yo hablé con el ayer.

The plumber said he's coming today. I talked to him yesterday.

b. I spoke

Yo hablé con Marta y dijo que va a venir a las 10 pm.

I spoke to Marta and she said she'll come at 10 pm.

3. (I gave a speach)

a. I spoke

Estaba muy nerviosa. Hablé ante 1,300 personas.

I was very nervous. I spoke to 1,300 people.

4. (I deal with)

a. I discussed

Hablé ese tema con el inquilino, pero no llegamos a una conclusión.

I discussed that subject with the tenant, but we didn't arrive to a conclusion.