Plática (en. Talk)

/platika/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A chat or conversation held informally between people.
During the conversation, they shared anecdotes and laughter.
Durante la plática, compartieron anécdotas y risas.
A topic or matter that is discussed.
The conversation centered around the holidays.
La plática giró en torno a las vacaciones.
A light discussion on a specific topic.
They had an interesting chat about art.
Tuvieron una plática interesante sobre arte.

Etymology

From Latin 'parlare', which means to speak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a conversation
To initiate a conversation.
hacer una plática
to be in conversation
To be in an informal conversation.
estar en plática
to have a chat
To participate in a conversation.
tener una plática

Related Words

chat
Informal conversation.
charla
dialogue
Exchange of ideas or words between two or more people.
diálogo
discourse
A more formal presentation of a topic.
discurso

Slang Meanings

Conversation or chat in a bar or social gathering.
We were in a chat at the bar until late.
Estuvimos en una plática en el bar hasta tarde.
Gossip or rumor discussed among friends.
The talk about the new boss became very popular.
La plática sobre el nuevo jefe se volvió muy popular.