Kilo Lingo

/kombeɾˈsaɾ/

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Translation

to converse, to chat

Word origin

From Latin conversari ('to associate with, to keep company'), from com- ('together') plus versare ('to turn about'), a frequentative of vertere ('to turn').

Origin
Latin
Root
conversari
English cognates
converse, conversation

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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We like to chat during dinner.

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We spent hours conversing about politics.

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I chatted with my neighbour about the garden.

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It is easy to converse with her because she listens well.

¿ solas?

Can we talk for a moment alone?

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This word is part of lesson 67.