Tertulios (en. Discussion group)

/terˈtuljos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Group of people who get together to talk and debate about various issues.
The participants gathered at the café to discuss current events.
Los tertulios se reunieron en el café para hablar sobre la actualidad.
A meeting where opinions are shared and a specific topic is debated.
The discussion touched on topics of politics and culture.
En la tertulia se tocaron temas de política y cultura.
Community of friends or colleagues who share their thoughts in an informal setting.
My discussion group is passionate about literature.
Mis tertulios son apasionados de la literatura.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'tertullianus', which refers to a gathering or discussion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

literary gatherings
Meetings where literature is discussed.
tertulias literarias
to have a discussion
To come together to talk and debate in a relaxed manner.
hacer tertulia
friends' gathering
Informal meeting among friends to talk about various topics.
tertulia de amigos

Related Words

discussion
Meeting where ideas and conversations are exchanged.
tertulia
conversation
Exchange of ideas between two or more people.
conversación
debate
Conversation in which different opinions are presented and discussed.
debate

Slang Meanings

Informal gathering among friends.
Let's have a discussion at my house this Saturday.
Vamos a hacer una tertulia en mi casa este sábado.
Light conversation without formality.
The discussion at the bar lasted until dawn.
La tertulia del bar se prolongó hasta la madrugada.