Spanish word

coloquio

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈlokjo/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiscussion

Example

Hubo un coloquio entre estudiantes y profesores.

There was a discussion between students and teachers.

Illustration for coloquio (discussion)

More examples

Asistí a un coloquio público y pude intercambiar opiniones con expertos.

I attended a public panel discussion and was able to exchange views with experts.

Core concept

A structured, dialogued event for exchanging ideas on a specific topic.

Common phrases

  • asistir a un coloquio

    attend a panel discussion

  • intercambiar opiniones en un coloquio

    exchange views in a panel discussion

  • coloquio público

    public panel discussion

Similar words

conversación: Informal, everyday talk for casual exchange of news, opinions, or greetings.
charla: Short, relaxed talk or informal mini-session with a social, easygoing tone.
diálogo: Back-and-forth exchange between two or a few people with turn-taking responses.
reunión: Gathering organized for a shared purpose or business, focused on tasks or agenda items.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad dialogada, a veces en forma de mesa redonda, destinada a intercambiar ideas sobre un tema concreto entre varios participantes.

Word origin

Derived from Latin colloquium, built from com- 'together' + loqui 'to speak', literally a 'speaking together'.

Usage tips

  • English colloquium often means an academic seminar, while Spanish coloquio commonly covers panels and organized roundtables, so register and contexts can differ.

Other meanings

  • panel discussionnoun
  • debatenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • coloquialismocolloquialismnoun
  • coloquialmentecolloquiallyadverb

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