Debates (en. Debates)

/deˈβateθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Formal discussion in which different viewpoints on a topic are presented.

In the debate, arguments for and against the proposal were presented.

En el debate se expusieron argumentos a favor y en contra de la propuesta.

Informal discussion about various topics.

They had a lively debate about politics at dinner.

Tuvieron un debate animado sobre política en la cena.

From the Latin 'debatere', which means 'to discuss' or 'to combat'.

public debate

Event where topics of general interest are discussed in front of an audience.

debate público

to debate about

To discuss a particular topic.

debatir sobre

to have a debate

To participate in a discussion about a topic.

tener un debate

electoral debate

Discussion among candidates about issues of electoral interest.

debate electoral

academic debate

Formal speech in the educational field on a specific topic.

debate académico

televised debate

Debate that is broadcast on television, usually between politicians.

debate televisivo

heated debate

The debate became heated when they started throwing insults.

El debate se volvió acalorado cuando comenzaron a lanzar insultos.

debate of ideas

At the café, we always have a debate of ideas about the latest news.

En el café, siempre tenemos un debate de ideas sobre las últimas noticias.