tertulia

gathering

noun tehr-TOO-lyah Rare

Also means

social get-together

Usage Note

Tertulia describes a regular informal social gathering for conversation — historically a literary or intellectual circle, now any friendly meetup over coffee or drinks. The word has no exact English equivalent; a 'salon' or 'soirée' approximates the more formal historical meaning. It remains common in Spain and Latin America to describe a habitual gathering of friends or colleagues.

Examples

"Los amigos se reúnen en su tertulia semanal."

Natural Translation

Friends gather at their weekly get-together.

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