conversation
From Latin 'conversatio', meaning 'to turn with, to keep company, to talk.'
NOUN
(1)
[/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/en-US]
conversación
literal
/
charla
informal
/
diálogo
formal
/
intercambio de ideas
untranslatable
(Translates to 'exchange of ideas', capturing the essence but lacks the single-word equivalent.)
Antonyms
silence
A discussion between two or more people involving an exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings.
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| conversations |
- We had a long conversation about our future plans. — This refers to an extended discussion.
- The best part of the trip was the engaging conversations we had with locals. — This describes the enjoyable nature of the talks.
- He tried to strike up a conversation with her, but she seemed preoccupied. — This illustrates the attempt to initiate dialogue.