Entablar (en. Enter into)

/entablar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To start or establish a dialogue or conversation.
I decided to start a chat with my neighbor.
Decidí entablar una charla con mi vecino.
To establish a business or formal bond.
The two businessmen established a very beneficial agreement.
Los dos empresarios entablaron un acuerdo muy beneficioso.
To begin a friendly or professional relationship.
It is important to establish good relationships at work.
Es importante entablar buenas relaciones en el trabajo.

Etymology

From Latin 'tabula', meaning table or flat surface.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To start a conversation
To initiate a chat or dialogue.
entablar una conversación
To establish contact
To establish communication or a relationship with someone.
entablar contacto
To establish a friendship
To initiate a friendly relationship with someone.
entablar una amistad

Related Words

Tablar
To set or present something in the form of a table.
tablar
Tabla
Flat and rectangular surface, used for writing or supporting objects.
tabla
Tablón
Long and wide wooden board.
tablón

Slang Meanings

To start a chat informally.
I'm going to chat a bit with the guys in the office.
Voy a entablarla un poco con los chicos de la oficina.
To establish a friendly deal or agreement.
When we chat, everything becomes easier.
Cuando entablamos, todo se vuelve más fácil.