Spanish word

conversación

Pronunciation

IPA/kombeɾsaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconversation

Example

Tuve una conversación con Ana.

I had a conversation with Ana.

Illustration for conversación (conversation)

More examples

Es fácil mantener una conversación en español si practicas todos los días.

It's easy to keep a conversation going in Spanish if you practice every day.

Core concept

Back-and-forth verbal exchange building shared meaning.

Common phrases

  • tener una conversación

    have a conversation

  • entablar una conversación

    strike up a conversation

  • mantener una conversación

    keep a conversation going

Similar words

diálogo: Spoken exchange organized by alternating turns and reciprocal responses to develop a topic.
discusión: Verbal exchange focused on presenting opposing views and examining points of contention.
charla: Light informal small talk about everyday matters, brief and sociable.
plática: Unhurried, intimate talk among close people for advice, support, or personal sharing.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad comunicativa en la que personas se responden verbalmente para construir un significado compartido.

Word origin

From Latin conversatio via conversari 'to engage with others', from con- 'together' and versari 'to turn or move'.

Usage tips

  • Charla and plática indicate more casual exchanges, while conversación fits neutral or more formal contexts.

Other meanings

  • chatnoun
  • discussionnoun
  • dialoguenoun

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