Discusiones (en. Discussions)
/diskusiones/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Verbal interaction between two or more people exchanging ideas or viewpoints.
Discussions in class help deepen learning.
Las discusiones en clase ayudan a profundizar el aprendizaje.
Controversy or debate about a specific topic.
Political discussions can be very intense.
Las discusiones políticas pueden ser muy intensas.
Conversations that can be friendly or heated, depending on the subject matter.
We had some very lively discussions during dinner.
Tuvimos unas discusiones muy animadas durante la cena.
Etymology
It derives from the verb discutir, which comes from the Latin discussĭo, -ōnis.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it is under discussion
It refers to a topic that is being considered or debated.
está en discusión
there are no discussions
Phrase that indicates that debating a decision already made is not allowed.
no hay discusiones
among discussions
Situation in which multiple exchanges of opinions occur.
entre discusiones
Related Words
to discuss
To exchange ideas or viewpoints, often in an argumentative manner.
discutir
debate
Organized discussion about a specific topic.
debate
to dialog
To converse in an open and reflective manner.
dialogar
Slang Meanings
Heavy talks
After so many discussions, the chat became heavy.
Después de tantas discusiones, la charla se volvió pesada.
Back-and-forths
The discussions between them are pure back-and-forths.
Las discusiones entre ellos son puro dimes y diretes.