A2 — Elementaryverb
chiacchierare
to chat / to gossip
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
parlareconversarefare due chiacchiereciarlare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tacerestare in silenzioignorarechiudersi
Usage note
'Conversare' is more formal. 'Ciarlare' = to babble/gossip (negative). 'Fare due chiacchiere' = to have a quick chat. Very Italian concept — chiacchierare is a social pleasure.
Example
"Abbiamo chiacchierato per ore davanti a un caffè."
"We chatted for hours over a coffee."
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