diálogo
/ˈdjaloɡo/masculine
The English phrase dialogue can be translated into Spanish as diálogo. Wiktionary also lists conversación.
Meaning: conversation or other discourse between individuals (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| diálogo | /ˈdjaloɡo/ | masculine |
| conversación | /kombeɾsaˈθjon/ /kombeɾsaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
The term refers to a conversation or other discourse between individuals. You can also use the related verb dialogar to mean discuss or engage in dialogue.
Which one should you use?
While diálogo and conversación are often synonyms, diálogo frequently implies a more formal, structured or purposeful exchange of ideas, whereas conversación is more general and can be casual.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun diálogo is masculine and requires the masculine article el (el diálogo). The noun conversación is feminine and requires the feminine article la (la conversación).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjaloɡo/
Did you know?
- If you want to describe a dialogue that is heated or an argument, you would use discusión instead of diálogo, as discusión often implies conflict in Spanish.
- Unlike the English 'dialogue', which can refer to the written lines in a play, a Spanish script often uses the term guion to refer to the actual text of the characters' speech.
- The word conversación stems from the Latin 'conversio', which originally meant 'to turn about' or 'to change'.
Examples in context
- La poesía es una exploración, una revelación y una invitación al diálogo.Poetry is an exploration, a revelation, and an invitation for dialogue.Tatoeba #3473484 by gianich73, translation #4948491 by NatsuDonkey
- Aquí los errores son el alma del diálogo.Here, mistakes are the soul of dialogue.Tatoeba #3607830 by carlosalberto, translation #3608057 by panamicua
- “¿Es esto una oración?” “No, pero se puede usar como parte de un diálogo. Por ejemplo, así.” “Ya veo, gracias.”"Is this a sentence?" "No, but it can be used as part of a dialogue. For example, like this." "Got it, thanks."Tatoeba #10025667 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10118332 by DJ_Saidez
- Buenos días, ¿cómo está usted?Good morning, how are you?
- Mucho gusto en conocerlo/aNice to meet you
- Permítame presentarme, soy…Allow me to introduce myself, I am…
- Disculpe, ¿puedo hablar con usted?Excuse me, may I speak with you?
- Me gustaría discutir el tema de…I would like to discuss the topic of…
- Hola, ¿cómo estás?Hi, how are you?
- Oye, ¿puedo hablar contigo?Hey, can I talk to you?
- ¿Me puedes explicar, por favor?Can you explain to me, please?
- ¡Vamos al grano!Let's get to the point!
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing how to solve a conflict with a coworker.
- MateoNecesitamos abrir un diálogo con el jefe.We need to open a dialogue with the boss.
- SofíaTienes razón, Sofía piensa que es lo mejor.You are right, Sofía thinks it is the best thing.
- MateoEl diálogo es la única forma de resolverlo.Dialogue is the only way to solve it.
- SofíaEstoy de acuerdo, Mateo. Hablemos con él.I agree, Mateo. Let's talk to him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dialogue” translations and entries diálogo, conversación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conversación, diálogo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
