una conversación
/una kombeɾsaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "a conversation" is translated into Spanish as una conversación.
The standard way to refer to a conversation is una conversación. You can also use un diálogo interchangeably to refer to a conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, people might use una plática more frequently than una charla.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the feminine indefinite article una because conversación is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/una kombeɾsaθjon/
Did you know?
- The word conversación shares its root with the English word 'convert'. Both come from the Latin root for turning, though one describes turning a topic and the other turning a belief.
- If a conversation is very long and rambling, a Spaniard might call it un rollo. This literally translates to 'a roll', as in a roll of paper or cloth.
- In some contexts, una charla can refer to a formal lecture or a speech, even though it sounds much more casual to an English ear than 'a lecture'.
Examples in context
- Esto es una conversación de hombres.This is a conversation between men.This sentence is useful for describing a conversation between men using una conversación.Tatoeba #8189244 by Curro, translation #8271920 by lunchmeat317
- Él no puede mantener una conversación.He can't hold a conversation.This sentence shows how to use una conversación in the context of holding or maintaining one.Tatoeba #5110917 by ecorralest101, translation #5104870 by honestlang
- Es difícil mantener una conversación con alguien que sólo dice "sí" y "no".It is difficult to keep up a conversation with someone who only says "yes" and "no".This sentence demonstrates the difficulty of keeping up una conversación with certain people.Tatoeba #180550 by cueyayotl, translation #1589 by papabear
- Tuvimos una conversación muy interesanteWe had a very interesting conversation
- El diálogo entre el presidente y el primer ministro fue cordialThe conversation between the president and the prime minister was cordial
- El profesor lideró un intercambio de ideas en la claseThe professor led an exchange of ideas in the class
- Tuvimos una plática muy divertida en el parqueWe had a very enjoyable conversation in the park
- Tienes buenos temas de charlaYou have good conversation topics
- Tuvimos una conversación amena durante la cenaWe had a pleasant conversation during dinner
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are at a cafe discussing a recent meeting.
- María¿Tuviste una conversación con el jefe?Did you have a conversation with the boss?
- JavierSí, fue una conversación muy breve.Yes, it was a very brief conversation.
- MaríaEntiendo, ¿él te dio buenas noticias?I see, did he give you good news?
- JavierNo, María, no me dijo nada todavía.No, María, he hasn't told me anything yet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
