chatting

[/ˈtʃætɪŋ/]

verb (gerund/present participle)

conversando

1. engaging in informal conversation or discussion

We were chatting about the weather.

Estávamos conversando sobre o tempo.

2. communicating via instant messaging or online platforms

She's chatting with her friends on social media.

Ela está conversando com suas amigas nas redes sociais.

3. talking casually and informally

The neighbors were chatting over the fence.

Os vizinhos estavam conversando sobre a cerca.

NYC Slang

choppin' it up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conversando

most common term for casual conversation

Rio de Janeiro

papo

colloquial term for chatting informally

São Paulo

conversando

standard usage, also 'trocando ideia' for casual chat

Portugal

a conversar

standard European Portuguese usage

chatting away - conversando sem parar

chatting someone up - conversar com alguém com interesse romântico

have a chat - ter uma conversa

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