Meaning
chat, chit-chat, gossip
- chat, chit-chat, idle talk
- rumor, gossip
- chiacchiera (traditional carnival pastry)
In a sentence
Basta con le chiacchiere, andiamo subito al lavoro.
Enough with the talk, let's get to work right away.
Hai sentito quella chiacchiera su Marco ieri?
Did you hear that bit of gossip about Marco yesterday?
A Carnevale ho mangiato una chiacchiera con lo zucchero.
At Carnival I ate a chiacchiera with sugar.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chiacchiera | feminine · singular |
| chiacchiere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For casual conversation, chiacchiera often sounds lighter and less serious than conversazione or discussione.
- In the sense of gossip, it is often plural: chiacchiere. Dire chiacchiere means talking nonsense or spreading rumors.
- The dessert meaning is regional and often used in the plural; names vary by region, so don’t expect chiacchiere everywhere in Italy.