Coloquios (en. Colloquia)

/ko.lo.ˈkwe.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Dialogues or conversations between people about a specific topic.

The colloquies at the university encourage the exchange of ideas.

Los coloquios en la universidad fomentan el intercambio de ideas.

Meetings or gatherings where academic or common interest topics are discussed.

We attended several colloquies on contemporary literature.

Asistimos a varios coloquios sobre literatura contemporánea.

Relaxed atmosphere where opinions are shared openly.

In colloquies, various perspectives are allowed to be expressed.

En los coloquios se permite expresar diversas perspectivas.

From Latin 'colloquium', which means 'conversation' or 'dialogue'.

scientific colloquium

Meeting dedicated to the exchange of knowledge in the scientific field.

coloquio científico

to hold colloquies

To participate in informal conversations about a topic.

hacer coloquios

academic colloquium

Meeting among academics to discuss topics related to education or research.

coloquio académico

discourse

Oral presentation on a topic before a group of people.

discurso

seminar

Study and discussion meeting about an academic topic.

seminario

debate

Formal discussion between two or more parties about a specific topic.

debate

Relaxed conversation among friends.

After class, we had a colloquy in the cafeteria.

Después de la clase, tuvimos un coloquio en la cafetería.

Informal chats that can be profound.

In our meeting, the colloquies became very philosophical.

En nuestra reunión, los coloquios se volvieron muy filosóficos.