conversar
“conversar” means “to converse” in Spanish (to have a conversation).
to converse, to chatAlso: to talk
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Me gusta conversar con mis abuelos sobre su juventud.
A2I like to converse with my grandparents about their youth.
¿Podemos conversar un momento? Necesito tu opinión.
A1Can we chat for a moment? I need your opinion.
Ellos conversaron toda la noche en la terraza.
B1They talked all night long on the terrace.
Word Connections
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word 'conversari', meaning 'to live with' or 'to keep company with'. This shows how talking is essentially a way of spending time and keeping company with others.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'conversar' and 'hablar'?
'Hablar' is the most general word for 'to talk' or 'to speak' (e.g., 'Do you speak Spanish?'). 'Conversar' specifically means 'to have a conversation,' implying a two-way exchange of ideas or information.