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avviare la conversazione
/avˈvjaːre la konversatˈtsjoːne/
start a conversation
Avviare la conversazione con un nuovo collega può essere difficile.
Starting a conversation with a new colleague can be difficult.
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To begin or initiate a dialogue with someone.
Avviare la conversazione è importante per rompere il ghiaccio in una riunione.
Starting the conversation is important to break the ice in a meeting.
Ha avviato la conversazione con un sorriso e una domanda semplice.
He started the conversation with a smile and a simple question.
Commonly used in social, professional, or formal settings to indicate the act of beginning a discussion.
Collocations
avviare una discussionestart a discussionavviare un dialogoinitiate a dialoguerompere il ghiacciobreak the ice
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Pro Tip
Contextual Use
Use 'avviare la conversazione' when you want to emphasize the act of starting a dialogue intentionally, especially in professional or social settings where initiating conversation may feel challenging.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal writing or professional contexts, 'avviare la conversazione' is preferred. In casual speech, you might simply say 'iniziare a parlare' (to start talking).
Word Origin
From Italian 'avviare' (to start, to initiate) + 'la conversazione' (the conversation). 'Avviare' derives from the Vulgar Latin '*adviāre' (to set on the way), from Latin 'via' (way, road).
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts. In professional settings, it may imply strategy or intention, while in casual contexts, it simply means to begin talking.
Word Breakdown
avviare
to start, to initiate
verbla conversazione
the conversation
noun phraseDizionario Italiano-Inglese