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"Conversar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to talk", and "charlar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to chat". Learn more about the difference between "conversar" and "charlar" below.
conversar(
kohn
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behr
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sahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to talk
Jorge y su esposa conversaron acerca de sus planes para el retiro.Jorge and his wife talked about their retirement plans.
b. to converse
La gente conversaba animadamente mientras disfrutaba de su comida.People were conversing animatedly and enjoying their meals.
c. to chat
Las abuelas conversaron por horas acerca de sus nietos.The grandmothers chatted for hours about their grandchildren.
charlar(
chahr
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lahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
