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dialogare

to have a dialogue; to engage in discussion

verb dyah-loh-GAH-reh Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Dialogare means to hold a dialogue or to communicate openly, and it is often used in political or diplomatic contexts (le parti si sono rifiutate di dialogare, the parties refused to engage in dialogue). It takes avere as its auxiliary. Unlike the noun dialogo, the verb carries a nuance of willingness to exchange views.

Examples

"È importante dialogare con le istituzioni."

Natural Translation

It is important to engage in dialogue with institutions.

Literal Translation

It-is important to-dialogue with the institutions.

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