coloquio
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el coloquio(
koh
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loh
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kyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (chat)
a. conversation
Su coloquio sobre aves duró varias horas.Their conversation about birds lasted many hours.
a. discussion
Tuvimos un coloquio sobre los beneficios y las desventajas del capitalismo.We had a discussion about the benefits and the disadvantages of capitalism.
b. debate
El profesor alienta el coloquio entre los alumnos.Our teacher encourages the debate among students.
3. (conference)
a. symposium
La comisión se encuentra organizando un coloquio sobre industrias culturales en este momento.The committee is organizing a symposium on cultural industries right now.
b. colloquium (academic)
El próximo semestre, se llevará a cabo un coloquio sobre energía y sostenibilidad.A colloquium on energy and sustainability will be held next semester.
4. (literature)
a. dialogue
No me gustó la novela: el coloquio entre los protagonistas no parece real.I didn't like the novel - the dialogue between the main characters doesn't feel real.
b. colloquy (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
El autor incluyó varias metáforas en el coloquio.The writer included many metaphors in the colloquy.
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