gab(
gahb
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (colloquial) (to chatter)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. parlotear (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I was gabbing with some friends over a coffee.Parloteaba con unas amigas mientras tomábamos un café.
b. cotorrear (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
He never stops gabbing on the phone.No para de cotorrear por teléfono.
c. charlar (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Well, I mustn't stand around gabbing all day. There's work to be done.Bueno, no puedo quedarme a charlar todo el día. Hay trabajo que hacer.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (colloquial) (chatter)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
I was having a gab with an old friend I met in the street.Estaba charlando con un viejo amigo con el que me encontré en la calle.
We'll have a bit less gab, and a bit more work, please!¡Ya dejen de parlotear y pónganse a trabajar!
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