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conversing about

[kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ əˈbaʊt]
verb phrase
conversando sobre
1. engaging in dialogue or discussion about a particular topic or subject
They were conversing about the upcoming election.
Eles estavam conversando sobre as eleições futuras.
2. having a conversation that focuses on a specific matter
She spent the evening conversing about her travels.
Ela passou a noite conversando sobre suas viagens.
NYC Slang
rappin' about / kickin' it about
Synonyms
discussingtalking aboutchatting aboutspeaking aboutdebating
Antonyms
ignoringavoidingdisregarding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversando sobre
most common form used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
conversando sobre / batendo papo sobre
more informal, using 'batendo papo' for casual conversation
São Paulo
conversando sobre
standard usage, formal or informal contexts
Portugal
conversando sobre / a conversar sobre
Portuguese uses gerund or continuous form more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

shooting the breeze about
chewing the fat about
having a jaw about
palavras cruzadas (crossed words)
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