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    Palique (en. Small talk)

    /paˈlike/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Conversation or chat without substance.
    We spent the afternoon making palique on the terrace.
    Pasamos la tarde haciendo palique en la terraza.
    Trivial dialogue among friends.
    The palique between them was incessant and fun.
    El palique entre ellos era incesante y divertido.
    The quality of talking a lot without saying anything relevant.
    His palique is exhausting to me.
    Su palique me resulta agotador.

    Etymology

    The origin of the term comes from the word 'palicar', which refers to chatting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no palique
    When there is no interesting conversation.
    no hay palique
    to have a palique
    To be in a light chat or conversation.
    tener un palique
    to make palique
    To participate in a trivial conversation.
    hacer palique

    Related Words

    chat
    Informal conversation.
    charla
    conversation
    Verbal exchange between two or more people.
    conversación
    talk
    A story or conversation offered in an informal manner.
    plática

    Slang Meanings

    To talk nonsensically.
    Stop making palique and get to the point.
    Deja de hacer palique y ve al grano.
    To gossip.
    They are in palique about the latest neighborhood gossip.
    Están en palique sobre los últimos chismes del barrio.