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"Charla" is a form of "charla", a noun which is often translated as "chat". "Conversación" is a noun which is often translated as "conversation". Learn more about the difference between "charla" and "conversación" below.
la charla(
chahr
-
lah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. chat
¡No estábamos coqueteando! Solo fue una charla entre amigos.We were not flirting! It just was a chat between friends.
2. (conference)
a. talk
La charla abierta sobre los derechos de la mujer será el mes que viene.The open talk about women's rights will be held next month.
la conversación(
kohn
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behr
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sah
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (dialogue)
a. conversation
Tuvimos una conversación agradable sobre nuestros hijos.We had a pleasant conversation about our children.
b. talk
Necesitamos tener una conversación seria sobre nuestro futuro como pareja.We need to have a serious talk about our future as a couple.
c. chat
David anunció su decisión después de una breve conversación con el gerente.David announced his decision after a brief talk with the manager.
