Spanish word

conversar

Pronunciation

IPA/kombeɾˈsaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbchat

Example

Me gusta conversar con mis amigos.

I like to chat with my friends.

Illustration for conversar (chat)

More examples

Durante el almuerzo suelo conversar con el profesor.

During lunch I usually chat with the teacher.

Core concept

A mutual, back-and-forth exchange of opinions or news.

Common phrases

  • conversar durante el almuerzo

    chat during lunch

  • conversar con el profesor

    chat with the teacher

  • conversar sobre política

    chat about politics

Similar words

hablar: Speak aloud to express thoughts or information using voice and words.
charlar: Have a relaxed, informal chat with a familiar person about everyday things.

Definition in Spanish

Hablar de forma recíproca para compartir opiniones, pensamientos o noticias con otra persona.

Word origin

From Latin con- 'together' and versare 'to turn', via medieval Latin conversari, originally 'to turn together' and later 'to associate or talk together'.

Usage tips

  • Used when emphasizing a reciprocal exchange of ideas; hablar covers speaking in general and can be one-sided.

Other meanings

  • speakverb
  • discussverb

Opposites

Related words

  • conversaciónconversationnoun
  • conversanteconversation partnernoun
  • conversadortalkative personnoun

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