English–Spanish

“conversation” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoconversación

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdjaloɣo/

Example

En la clase practicamos un diálogo entre dos alumnos.

In class we practiced a conversation between two students.

Illustration for diálogo (conversation)

How to say “conversation” in Spanish

“Conversation” in Spanish is diálogo. diálogo can also mean “dialogue”.

Back-and-forth speech between two or more people.

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

Example sentences with diálogo

Es importante mantener un diálogo abierto con los vecinos.

It is important to keep up an open dialogue with the neighbors.

Tips for using diálogo

  • Diálogo often implies a purposeful or structured exchange (debate, negotiation, literary scene), while conversación fits casual chat.

Other Spanish words for “conversation”

Tuve una conversación con Ana.

I had a conversation with Ana.

Related English words

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