Diálogo (en. Dialogue)

/ˈdja.lo.go/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Conversation between two or more people.
The dialogue between the characters reveals their true feelings.
El diálogo entre los personajes revela sus verdaderos sentimientos.
Theatrical or literary text that represents a conversation.
The dialogue in the play was very clever and funny.
El diálogo de la obra fue muy ingenioso y divertido.
Verbal interaction that seeks to understand the other.
It is important to foster dialogue in our relationships.
Es importante fomentar el diálogo en nuestras relaciones.

Etymology

From the Greek 'dialogos', which means 'conversation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open dialogue
Sincere and unrestricted conversation.
diálogo abierto
promote dialogue
Encourage communication between the parties.
promover el diálogo
internal dialogue
Conversation within a person's mind.
diálogo interno
dialogue of the deaf
Conversation where neither speaker understands the other.
diálogo de sordos

Related Words

monologue
Extensive speech in which one person speaks.
monólogo
debate
Discussion in which different viewpoints are exposed.
debate
conversation
Exchange of ideas between people.
conversación
speech
Oral presentation on a particular topic.
discurso

Slang Meanings

Talking nonstop about a topic.
He was in an endless dialogue about politics.
Estuvo en un diálogo interminable sobre la política.
Communicating informally.
We had a really cool dialogue while we were in line.
Teníamos un diálogo muy chévere mientras hacíamos la fila.