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conversa aberta

[kõ.vɛɾ.sɐ ɐ.bɛɾ.tɐ]
nounfemininepl: conversas abertas
open conversation
1. A frank, honest, and unrestricted discussion between people where all parties feel free to express their thoughts and opinions without fear of judgment or censorship
We had an open conversation about our relationship problems.
Tivemos uma conversa aberta sobre os problemas do nosso relacionamento.
2. A public or semi-public discussion or forum where topics are discussed candidly and transparently
The town hall hosted an open conversation with community leaders.
A assembleia da comunidade promoveu uma conversa aberta com líderes locais.
NYC Slang
real talk
Synonyms
diálogo francodiscussão abertaconversa sinceracomunicação transparente
Antonyms
conversa fechadadiálogo veladocomunicação vaga

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa aberta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conversa aberta
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'papo aberto' in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conversa aberta / papo reto
May use 'papo reto' for more emphasis on honesty
Portugal
conversa aberta
Standard usage; alternatively 'diálogo franco' is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

colocar as cartas na mesa
conversa de coração para coração
falar tudo o que pensa
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