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“chat” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocharlar · platicar · conversar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃaɾla/

Example

En el descanso tuvimos una charla rápida.

We had a quick chat during the break.

Illustration for charla (chat)

How to say “chat” in Spanish

“Chat” in Spanish is charla.

Brief small talk intended to break the ice.

Full entry for charla: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with charla

Después de la cena tuvimos una charla de sobremesa sobre viajes.

After dinner we had an after-dinner chat about travel.

Tips for using charla

  • Charla emphasizes informality and shortness; in some regions plática is used similarly, while conversación is safer for formal or extended exchanges.

Other Spanish words for “chat”

¿Quieres charlar un momento?

Do you want to chat for a moment?

¿Quieres platicar un rato?

Do you want to chat for a while?

Me gusta conversar con mis amigos.

I like to chat with my friends.

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