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face-to-face conversation

[/feɪs tu feɪs ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/]
nounpl: face-to-face conversations
conversa presencial / conversa face-a-face
1. A direct verbal communication between two or more people in the same physical location, where participants can see and hear each other in real time
We decided to have a face-to-face conversation instead of communicating by email.
Decidimos ter uma conversa presencial em vez de nos comunicarmos por e-mail.
2. An in-person meeting or discussion that allows for immediate interaction and non-verbal communication cues
A face-to-face conversation is more effective for resolving conflicts than texting.
Uma conversa presencial é mais eficaz para resolver conflitos do que mensagens de texto.
NYC Slang
in-person convo / real-talk meeting
Synonyms
in-person conversationdirect conversationpersonal conversationlive conversation
Antonyms
remote conversationvirtual conversationonline conversationtelephone conversation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa presencial / conversa frente-a-frente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
conversa face-a-face / diálogo presencial
Business context preference
Rio de Janeiro
conversa de perto / conversa presencial
Colloquial usage
Portugal
conversa presencial / conversa cara-a-cara
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

look someone in the eye
read someone like a book
break the ice
cut to the chase
put your cards on the table
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