diálogo
“diálogo” means “dialogue” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dialogue
Also: conversation, talk
📝 In Action
El diálogo entre los dos amigos fue muy sincero.
A2The dialogue between the two friends was very sincere.
Es importante mantener un diálogo abierto con tus hijos.
B1It is important to maintain an open dialogue with your children.
La película tiene diálogos muy ingeniosos.
B2The movie has very witty dialogue.
talks
Also: negotiation
📝 In Action
Los dos países han iniciado un diálogo de paz.
B2The two countries have initiated peace talks.
El sindicato pidió abrir una mesa de diálogo.
C1The union asked to open a negotiation table.
Falta diálogo político para resolver la crisis.
C1Political dialogue is needed to resolve the crisis.
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Quick Quiz: diálogo
Question 1 of 3
Which of these needs 'diálogo' to happen?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek words 'dia' (meaning 'through' or 'across') and 'logos' (meaning 'speech' or 'reason'). It describes the idea of reason flowing between two people.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'diálogo' only for two people?
Not necessarily. While the prefix 'di-' often means two, in Spanish 'diálogo' can refer to a conversation between many people or groups.
Why is there an accent on the 'a'?
Spanish rules require an accent on the third-to-last syllable (esdrújula words). It tells you to emphasize the 'AH' sound: dee-AH-lo-go.
Can I use 'diálogo' instead of 'chat'?
It sounds a bit formal for a quick text message. For texting, use 'charla' or 'plática' instead.