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feminine

/kombeɾsaˈθjon/

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Translation

conversation

Word origin

From Latin conversatio ('a living together, frequent dealing'), from conversari ('to associate with'). The same root gives English conversation and converse.

Origin
Latin
Root
conversatio
English cognates
conversation, converse

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralconversaciones

Examples

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We had a very interesting conversation.

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That conversation must stay between us.

practicar español.

I want to practise conversation in Spanish.

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The conversation changed topic as soon as he walked in.

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They had a difficult conversation during dinner.

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