talkative

[/ˈtɔːkətɪv/]

adjective

falador

1. given to talking a lot; fond of conversation; inclined to speak frequently or at length

She is a talkative person who enjoys meeting new people.

Ela é uma pessoa faladora que gosta de conhecer novas pessoas.

2. characterized by much talking; containing a lot of speech or conversation

It was a talkative dinner party with lively discussions.

Foi uma festa de jantar faladora com discussões animadas.

NYC Slang

motor mouth (person who talks excessively)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

falador

most common term in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

falador

standard usage; may also use 'conversador'

São Paulo

falador

standard usage; also 'tagarela' for someone excessively talkative

Portugal

tagarela

common in European Portuguese; can carry slightly negative connotation

talk someone's ear off (falar sem parar com alguém)

have the gift of the gab (ter facilidade para falar)

run off at the mouth (falar demais, não guardar segredo)

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