What does "coloquial" mean in English?

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Spanish

coloquial

English

colloquial

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Alternative translations of "coloquial"

informal
conversational
vernacular
slang

Examples of how to use "coloquial" in Spanish

Spanish
Usa un lenguaje muy coloquial.
English
Use very colloquial language.
Spanish
Usa un registro coloquial en la conversación.
English
Use a colloquial register in the conversation.
Spanish
El estilo coloquial es fácil de entender.
English
Colloquial style is easy to understand.
Spanish
Prefiero un lenguaje coloquial con amigos.
English
I prefer colloquial language with friends.
Spanish
Esa expresión es demasiado coloquial para la reunión.
English
That expression is too colloquial for the meeting.

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Usa un lenguaje muy coloquial.

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