Discusión (en. Discussion)

/dis-ku'sjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Exchange of ideas or arguments between two or more people.

The discussion became more intense as new arguments were presented.

La discusión se tornó más intensa a medida que se presentaron nuevos argumentos.

Disagreement or debate about a specific issue.

They had a heated discussion about the meeting's budget.

Tuvieron una discusión acalorada sobre el presupuesto de la reunión.

Detailed analysis of a particular topic.

The discussion of the theory took longer than expected.

La discusión de la teoría tomó más tiempo del previsto.

From Latin 'discussio', which means 'action of discussing'.

to have a discussion

To enter into an exchange of opinions or a disagreement.

tener una discusión

to reach an agreement after a discussion

To reach a consensus after talking about a topic.

llegar a un acuerdo tras una discusión

to argue heatedly

To debate passionately about a topic.

discutir acaloradamente

to open a discussion

To initiate a dialogue about a specific issue.

abrir una discusión

to discuss

To exchange opinions or arguments about a topic.

discutir

argument

Reasons or evidence presented in a debate.

argumento

debate

Formal discussion on a topic in which arguments for and against are presented.

debate

Intense and often emotional conversation.

The discussion among the group of friends was so lively that it almost turned into a fight.

La discusión en el grupo de amigos fue tan animada que casi se forma una pelea.

Conflict or verbal fight.

I don't want to get into another discussion; let's change the subject instead.

No quiero entrar en otra discusión, mejor cambiemos de tema.