Spanish Conversation · Level 194
15 words
Spanish word
coloquial
Pronunciation
IPA/koloˈkjal/
Meaning
- adjectivecolloquial
Example
Él habla de forma coloquial.
He speaks colloquially.
More examples
En conversaciones informales usa un registro coloquial.
In informal conversations he uses a colloquial register.
Core concept
Everyday spoken language.
Common phrases
lenguaje coloquial
colloquial language
tono coloquial
colloquial tone
registro coloquial
colloquial register
Similar words
informal: Relaxed, nonceremonial wording used in ordinary, nonformal situations.
familiar: Casual expressions used with people one knows well to signal closeness.
conversacional: Natural, easygoing talk used to keep a conversation flowing.
Definition in Spanish
Propio del lenguaje hablado y de uso corriente, menos formal que el lenguaje escrito.
Word origin
From Latin colloquium 'conversation' (com- 'together' + loqui 'to speak'), developed as an adjective for speech used in conversation.
Usage tips
- It describes informal register in speech and casual writing such as texts and chats, and it is not appropriate for formal documents.