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conversa

[kõ.vɛɾ.sɐ]
nounfemininepl: conversas
conversation
1. An exchange of words or dialogue between two or more people
We had a long conversation about life.
Tivemos uma longa conversa sobre a vida.
2. A casual or informal talk
They struck up a conversation at the bar.
Eles começaram uma conversa no bar.
3. Informal talk; chat
Let's have a quick conversation before the meeting.
Vamos ter uma conversa rápida antes da reunião.
NYC Slang
chat, talk, convo
Synonyms
diálogodiscussãopapobate-papocolóquiodiálogo
Antonyms
silênciomutismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa
Most common term used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
papo
More colloquial alternative, very common in informal contexts
São Paulo
conversa
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
conversa
Standard usage; 'bate-papo' less common than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

conversa fiada (idle talk; bullshit)
dar conversa (to chat someone up; to flirt)
meter conversa (to strike up a conversation)
ser conversa (to be just talk; not serious)
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