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light conversation

[/laɪt ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/]
nounpl: light conversations
conversa leve
1. a casual, informal discussion about unimportant or entertaining topics, without serious or deep subject matter
We had a light conversation about the weather and weekend plans.
Tivemos uma conversa leve sobre o clima e planos do fim de semana.
2. a friendly exchange of words intended to be pleasant and not controversial
At the party, I engaged in light conversation with several new people.
Na festa, tive uma conversa leve com várias pessoas novas.
NYC Slang
small talk, chit-chat
Synonyms
small talkcasual chatfriendly discussionchitchat
Antonyms
serious conversationdeep discussionheated debateprofound dialogue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversa leve
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
papo descontraído
informal, colloquial variant
São Paulo
conversa informal
alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
conversa descontraída
relaxed conversation emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice
make conversation
shoot the breeze
pass the time of day
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