platicar vs hablar

Both 'platicar' and 'hablar' are correct Spanish words, but they are used in different contexts. 'Platicar' is more commonly used in Mexico and some other Latin American countries to mean 'to chat' or 'to talk,' while 'hablar' is a more general term meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk' and is used in a wider range of Spanish-speaking countries.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 213 views

platicar

The word 'platicar' is a correct Spanish term used in Mexico and some other Latin American countries to mean 'to chat' or 'to talk.'

Use 'platicar' when you want to express the idea of chatting or talking in a casual or informal way. It is commonly used in Mexico and some other Latin American countries.

Examples:

Vamos a platicar un rato en el parque.
Me gusta platicar con mis amigos sobre diferentes temas.
¿Tienes tiempo para platicar un poco más tarde?
Platicamos sobre nuestras vacaciones en la playa.
Platicar con ella siempre es divertido.

Alternatives:

charlar
conversar
hablar de forma informal

hablar

The word 'hablar' is a correct Spanish term used in a wider range of Spanish-speaking countries to mean 'to speak' or 'to talk.'

Use 'hablar' when you want to express the general idea of speaking or talking. It is a more widely understood term in Spanish-speaking countries.

Examples:

Necesito hablar contigo sobre un asunto importante.
¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor?
Hablamos sobre política en la reunión.
Ella habla varios idiomas con fluidez.
No me gusta hablar en público.

Show examples from the web [+]

Ask me how I do to reach out to people and portraying them spontaneously, una de las formas de hacerlo es hablar con ellas... o intentarlo.
For example, we'll conjugate the verb "hablar" (to talk):
I don't love: talk with Stupids Hablar con estupidos
If you heard about Chile then you heard about Soweto Si oíste hablar de Chile entonces oíste hablar de Soweto
ciao ducesa scuta ma non hablar tando bene, sei stupienda, Te doy un voto!

Alternatives:

charlar
conversar
platicar

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