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    Argumento (en. Argument)

    /aɾɣumenˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of reasons or motives presented to support an opinion.
    His argument was convincing and managed to persuade the listeners.
    Su argumento fue convincente y logró persuadir a los oyentes.
    A discussion or fight between people holding different viewpoints.
    They had a heated argument about politics.
    Tuvieron un argumento acalorado sobre política.
    The plot or central matter of a literary or cinematic work.
    The argument of the movie is very intriguing.
    El argumento de la película es muy intrigante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'argumentum', which means 'proof' or 'reason'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an argument
    Being prepared with reasons to defend an opinion.
    tener un argumento
    to find an argument
    Discovering a valid reason to support a claim.
    encontrar un argumento
    authority argument
    Using the opinion of an expert to validate a viewpoint.
    argumento de autoridad

    Related Words

    to argue
    Presenting reasons or evidence to support an opinion.
    argumentar
    reasoning
    The process of thinking about something logically.
    razonamiento
    debate
    Formal discussion on a controversial topic.
    debate

    Slang Meanings

    A strong disagreement
    I had a strong argument with my friend about soccer.
    Tuve un argumento fuerte con mi amigo sobre el fútbol.
    Verbal fight
    Yesterday I heard the neighbors having an argument in the street.
    Ayer escuché a los vecinos tener un argumento en la calle.