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dialogar

to have a dialogue

verb dyah-loh-GAHR Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

to talk things over

Usage Note

Dialogar implies a structured, two-way conversation aimed at reaching understanding — it is stronger than hablar ('to talk') and suggests mutual willingness. In political contexts it often means 'to negotiate' or 'to hold talks': las partes acordaron dialogar ('the parties agreed to hold talks'). It takes con for the interlocutor: dialogar con el gobierno.

Examples

"Las dos empresas acordaron dialogar para resolver el conflicto."

Natural Translation

The two companies agreed to talk things over to resolve the conflict.

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