Inklingo

charlar

char-LARtʃaɾˈlaɾ

charlar means to chat in Spanish (having an informal talk).

to chat, to talk

Also: to gossip, to chew the fat
VerbA1regular ar
Mexico and Central America
A colorful storybook illustration showing two friends sitting opposite each other at a small table, engaged in a casual, informal conversation.
past Participlecharlado
infinitivecharlar
gerundcharlando

📝 In Action

Nos gusta charlar un rato después de cenar.

A1

We like to chat for a while after dinner.

¿Con quién estabas charlando tan animadamente?

A2

Who were you chatting with so lively?

Siempre charlan sobre política y el tiempo.

A1

They always talk about politics and the weather.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • charlar por teléfonoto chat on the phone
  • charlar un ratoto chat for a little while

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

vosotroscharláis
él/ella/ustedcharla
charlas
yocharlo
nosotroscharlamos
ellos/ellas/ustedescharlan

preterite

vosotroscharlasteis
él/ella/ustedcharló
charlaste
yocharlé
nosotroscharlamos
ellos/ellas/ustedescharlaron

imperfect

vosotroscharlabais
él/ella/ustedcharlaba
charlabas
yocharlaba
nosotroscharlábamos
ellos/ellas/ustedescharlaban

subjunctive

present

vosotroscharléis
él/ella/ustedcharle
charles
yocharle
nosotroscharlemos
ellos/ellas/ustedescharlen

imperfect

vosotroscharlarais
él/ella/ustedcharlara
chalaras
yocharlara
nosotroscharláramos
ellos/ellas/ustedescharlaran

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "charlar" in Spanish:

to chatto gossipto talk

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Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'charlar' to describe a relaxed conversation?

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👥 Word Family
la charla(the chat, the talk (noun))Noun
el charlatán(the chatterbox, the smooth talker (noun))Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

This word is believed to be onomatopoeic—meaning it was created to imitate the sound of rapid, informal speech, similar to 'chatter' in English. It has been used in Spanish since the 15th century.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: ciarlare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'charlar' and 'hablar'?

Both mean 'to talk,' but 'hablar' is more general (used for speaking a language or making a statement), while 'charlar' specifically means 'to chat' or 'to have a casual, friendly conversation.' If you’re just catching up with a friend, you 'charlas'.

Is 'charlar' a transitive or intransitive verb?

'Charlar' is generally used without a direct object. You usually just 'chat,' or you 'chat with someone' (charlar con alguien). It describes the action of conversing, not an action done *to* something.