dialogar
“dialogar” means “to have a dialogue” in Spanish (exchanging ideas or opinions).
to have a dialogue
Also: to talk over, to converse
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Es importante dialogar para resolver los conflictos.
A2It is important to talk things out to resolve conflicts.
Los dos países aceptaron dialogar sobre la paz.
B1The two countries agreed to have a dialogue about peace.
Me gusta dialogar con personas que piensan diferente a mí.
B2I like to converse with people who think differently than I do.
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Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Greek word 'dialogos', where 'dia' means 'through' or 'across' and 'logos' means 'speech' or 'reason'. It literally means speech moving between people.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dialogar' the same as 'hablar'?
Not exactly. 'Hablar' is any kind of speaking. 'Dialogar' specifically means a two-way conversation where people listen and exchange ideas.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs, with just a minor spelling change (g to gu) in some forms to keep the pronunciation consistent.
Can I use 'dialogar' with my pets?
Technically no, because 'dialogar' implies a mutual exchange of human reason and ideas. You would just use 'hablar' (to talk) with a pet.