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conversa livre

[kõ.vɛɾ.sɐ ˈli.vrə]
nounfemininepl: conversas livres
free conversation; casual conversation
1. An unstructured, informal discussion between two or more people without predetermined topics or formal rules
They had a free conversation over coffee about life and dreams.
Tiveram uma conversa livre tomando café sobre a vida e os sonhos.
2. A spontaneous exchange of ideas and thoughts in a relaxed manner
The language class focused on free conversation rather than grammar rules.
A aula de idioma focava em conversa livre em vez de regras gramaticais.
NYC Slang
just chatting; shooting the breeze; casual talk
Synonyms
conversa casualbate-papoconversa descontraídadiálogo espontâneoconversa informal
Antonyms
conversa formaldiscurso estruturadoentrevistadebate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa livre / bate-papo
Most common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
prosa / conversa livre
Colloquial use of 'prosa' is common in casual contexts
São Paulo
conversa livre / bate-papo
Standard usage
Portugal
conversa à solta / conversa informal
Less commonly used; 'à solta' emphasizes the free-flowing nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

bater papo
conversar descontraidamente
trocar ideias
puxar conversa
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