Conversacion (en. Conversation)

/kon-beɾ-sa'sjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Exchange of ideas and feelings between people.
The conversation between friends can be very pleasant.
La conversación entre amigos puede ser muy amena.
Formal or informal discourse that takes place in a meeting.
They had a conversation about the project in the meeting.
Tuvieron una conversación sobre el proyecto en la reunión.
Record of a dialogue that can be recorded or transcribed.
The journalist published the conversation he had with the politician.
El periodista publicó la conversación que tuvo con el político.

Etymology

From Latin 'conversatio', which means 'interaction' or 'deal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a conversation
To engage in a verbal exchange with someone.
tener una conversación
to give rise to a conversation
To start a chat or discussion.
dar lugar a una conversación
to conduct a conversation
To maintain the thread of the chat.
llevar una conversación
to end the conversation
To conclude the verbal interaction.
terminar la conversación

Related Words

chat
To speak informally.
charlar
express
To communicate ideas or feelings.
expresar
converse
To maintain a dialogue with someone.
dialogar
discuss
To talk about a topic with different viewpoints.
discutir

Slang Meanings

Informal conversation among friends.
We were at the café having a good conversation.
Estuvimos en el café teniendo una buena converson.
Chit-chat or meaningless talk.
I do not have time for that little chat, I need to work.
No tengo tiempo para esa charlita, necesito trabajar.