Charla (en. Chat)

/ˈtʃaɾ.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Exchange of ideas or information between people in an informal manner.
We had a very interesting chat about art.
Tuvimos una charla muy interesante sobre arte.
A brief speech presented to an audience on a specific topic.
The professor gave a talk on the importance of biodiversity.
El profesor dio una charla sobre la importancia de la biodiversidad.
Pleasant and relaxed conversation.
After dinner, we had a nice chat.
Después de la cena, tuvimos una charla agradable.

Etymology

It derives from the verb charlar, which comes from the vulgar Latin 'carlare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coffee chat
Light and friendly conversation that usually takes place during a coffee break.
charla de café
TED talk
A brief and documented presentation on a topic of interest, usually at TED conferences.
charla TED
chat among friends
Informal and relaxed conversation among people who know each other well.
charla entre amigos

Related Words

charlar
To speak or converse informally.
charlar
charlatán
A person who speaks a lot and frequently without substance.
charlatán

Slang Meanings

To talk a lot without a serious topic.
I don't like your chatter, let's get to the point.
No me gusta tu charla, vamos al grano.
Easy conversation without depth.
That topic was just chatter, I didn't give it much importance.
Ese tema fue solo una charla, no le di mucha importancia.