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

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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

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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