conversación
conversation
The Spanish word 'conversación' is used just like the English word 'conversation'. It refers to the informal exchange of ideas by spoken words. This noun is used in various contexts, such as having a conversation ('tener una conversación'), starting a conversation ('comenzar una conversación'), or even ending a conversation ('terminar una conversación').
Example sentences using: conversación
Tuvimos una emocionante conversación sobre política.
We had an exciting conversation about politics.
The sentence refers to a past event where the individual had an exciting political dialogue. 'Tuvimos' (we had) is the past tense of 'tener' (to have), 'una' (a) serves as an adjective, and 'emocionante' (exciting) describes the 'conversación' (conversation).
La conversación fue muy interesante.
The conversation was very interesting.
This phrase explains someone's perception of a conversation as interesting using 'fue' (was), the past tense of 'ser' (to be), and 'muy interesante' (very interesting) to describe the 'conversación' (conversation).
Necesito tener una conversación con ella.
I need to have a conversation with her.
This sentence expresses a requirement or need to converse with someone using 'necesito' (I need) followed by an infinitive verb 'tener' (to have) and 'con ella' (with her).
Quiero empezar una conversación en español.
I want to start a conversation in Spanish.
This phrase shows the desire to initiate a dialogue in Spanish using 'quiero' (I want) followed by the infinitive verb 'empezar' (to start) and 'en español' (in Spanish).
Esta conversación es difícil para mí.
This conversation is difficult for me.
This phrase expresses that the specified 'conversación' (conversation) is challenging for the speaker, using 'es' (is), the present tense of 'ser' (to be), and 'difícil para mí' (difficult for me).
Por favor, podemos cambiar la conversación?
Can we change the conversation, please?
In this sentence, the speaker requests to change the topic of conversation, using 'podemos' (can we) and 'cambiar la conversación' (change the conversation). The phrase starts or ends with 'Por favor' (please) as a formality.
Recuerdo nuestra última conversación.
I remember our last conversation.
The sentence conveys nostalgia or memory of the last conversation using 'recuerdo' (I remember), 'nuestra' (our) is a possessive pronoun, and 'última' (last) is to indicate timeline.
Ella inició la conversación.
She started the conversation.
This phrase shows the action of starting a conversation using 'inició' (started), the past tense of 'iniciar' (to start), and the subject pronoun 'ella' (she).
Él evita toda conversación sobre su pasado.
He avoids every conversation about his past.
This sentence implies that someone refrains from talking about their past using 'evita' (avoids), 'toda' (every), and 'sobre su pasado' (about his past).
Me gusta tener una conversación con mi amigo.
I like having a conversation with my friend.
This phrase indicates someone's enjoyment in conversing with their friend, using 'me gusta' (I like) followed by an infinitive verb 'tener' (to have) and a singular indefinite article 'una' (a) before 'conversación' (conversation).