Tertulias (en. Gatherings)

/terˈtuljas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Social gatherings where ideas are discussed and information is shared.

Literary gatherings are a tradition in Hispanic culture.

Las tertulias literarias son una tradición en la cultura hispana.

Meetings where general interest topics are explored.

I attended a gathering about contemporary poetry.

Asistí a una tertulia sobre poesía contemporánea.

Presentations or informal debates among friends or colleagues.

We gathered at my house for a discussion on politics.

Nos reunimos en mi casa para una tertulia sobre política.

It derives from the Latin 'tertullia', which means gathering or conversation.

literary gathering

Meeting focused on literature.

tertulia literaria

art gathering

Gathering dedicated to discussing art.

tertulia de arte

political gathering

Meeting where political topics are discussed.

tertulia política

gatherings during coffee time

Informal gatherings that take place during coffee.

tertulias a la hora del café

conversation

Verbal exchange of ideas between two or more people.

conversación

debate

Discussion in which different points of view are presented.

debate

chat

Informal conversation about a specific topic.

charla

Casual meeting among friends.

Today we are having a gathering at home.

Hoy estamos haciendo una tertulia en casa.

Informal discussion forum.

I love going to the gatherings that are organized on Fridays.

Me encanta ir a las tertulias que organizan los viernes.