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conversation stopper

/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən ˈstɒpə/

Traducción: Comentario o afirmación que corta bruscamente una conversación o dificulta que otros respondan, a menudo por ser inesperado, polémico o incómodo en el contexto social.

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/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən ˈstɒpə/C1informal
  • esComentario o afirmación que corta bruscamente una conversación o dificulta que otros respondan, a menudo por ser inesperado, polémico o incómodo en el contexto social.

A remark or statement that abruptly ends a conversation or makes it difficult for others to respond, often because it is surprising, controversial, or socially awkward.

  1. Awkward remarkB2informal

    A comment or statement that abruptly ends a conversation because it is surprising, controversial, or awkward.

    esFrase que corta la conversación

    • His blunt comment about her salary was a real conversation stopper.
    • Bringing up politics at a dinner party can be a conversation stopper.
    • She made a joke that was so offensive it became a conversation stopper.