Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
diálogo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdjaloɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounconversation, dialogue
Example
En la clase practicamos un diálogo entre dos alumnos.
In class we practiced a conversation between two students.
More examples
Es importante mantener un diálogo abierto con los vecinos.
It is important to keep up an open dialogue with the neighbors.
Core concept
Back-and-forth speech between two or more people.
Common phrases
mantener un diálogo
keep up a dialogue
entablar un diálogo
enter into a dialogue
diálogo abierto
open dialogue
Similar words
conversación: Relaxed, friendly spoken exchange for social connection and ongoing talk.
charla: Quick, informal exchange centered on light topics and casual banter.
discusión: Focused exchange that brings out differing viewpoints and can escalate into dispute.
debate: Formal deliberation where participants systematically argue competing viewpoints.
Definition in Spanish
Intercambio de palabras entre dos o más personas para comunicarse, preguntar y responder.
Word origin
Derived from Greek διάλογος (dialogos) 'conversation', from dia- 'through' + logos 'speech', and passed into Spanish through Latin dialogus.
Usage tips
- Diálogo often implies a purposeful or structured exchange (debate, negotiation, literary scene), while conversación fits casual chat.