talk
Middle English 'talken', from Old English 'talan', meaning to relate or tell.
NOUN
(1)
[/tɔːk/en-US]
charla
literal
/
conversación
literal
/
discurso
neutral
/
conferencia
formal
/
concepto verbal
untranslatable
(No hay un equivalente directo en español que capture todas las connotaciones de 'talk'.)
A conversation, discussion, or an informal chat; it can also refer to a formal address or lecture given to an audience.
| plural |
|---|
| talks |
VERB
(1)
[/tɔːk/en-US]
hablar
literal
/
charlar
informal
/
discutir
neutral
/
platicar
informalregional
/
concepto verbal
untranslatable
(La palabra 'talk' como verbo no tiene una traducción única que abarque todos sus usos.)
To communicate with others using spoken words; to express thoughts, feelings, or ideas through speech.
| past | past_participle | present_participle |
|---|---|---|
| talked | talked | talking |
- Can we talk for a moment after the meeting? — A polite request to speak with someone.
- He likes to talk about his adventures when he travels. — This means he enjoys sharing stories and experiences verbally.
- The children were talking excitedly about their new toys. — This describes the act of speaking with enthusiasm.