Conversación (en. Conversation)

/konbeɾsaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Verbal interaction between two or more people.

The conversation among friends is always pleasant.

La conversación entre amigos es siempre amena.

Dialogue maintained on a particular subject.

We had a long conversation about politics.

Tuvimos una larga conversación sobre política.

Exchange of opinions or information.

The conversation focused on the future of the family.

La conversación se centró en el futuro de la familia.

From the Latin 'conversatio', meaning the act of speaking.

to have a conversation

To engage in a verbal exchange with someone.

tener una conversación

to interrupt a conversation

To stop the ongoing dialogue.

interrumpir una conversación

to start a conversation

To begin speaking with someone about a topic.

iniciar una conversación

talks

Informal or brief conversations.

charlas

debate

Discussion on a controversial topic.

debate

discussion

Exchange of ideas, often with conflicting opinions.

discusión

To chat

Let's chat for a while about our lives.

Vamos a chatear un rato de nuestra vida.

To have a casual conversation

I like to have casual conversations with my colleagues.

Me gusta echar la plática con mis compañeros.