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    Discutían (en. They were arguing)

    /diskuˈtjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To refer to an exchange of ideas or arguments on a topic.
    The students were discussing the importance of peace.
    Los estudiantes discutían sobre la importancia de la paz.
    To maintain a heated or controversial discussion.
    They were discussing the outcome of the election.
    Ellos discutían sobre el resultado de la elección.
    To analyze a matter from different viewpoints.
    The experts were discussing the implications of climate change.
    Los expertos discutían las implicaciones del cambio climático.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'discutere', which means 'to strike out' or 'to expose to debate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to discuss in depth
    To analyze a topic in detail.
    discutir en profundidad
    to discuss something
    To talk or argue about a specific subject.
    discutir sobre algo
    it cannot be disputed
    Indicates that something is indisputable or evident.
    no se puede discutir

    Related Words

    to discuss
    To maintain a conversation about a topic, often with differing opinions.
    discutir
    discussion
    The action of discussing, a dialogue in which different viewpoints are presented.
    discusión
    argument
    Reasoning presented to support or refute something.
    argumento

    Slang Meanings

    To act dramatically
    When they argue, it seems like they are acting dramatically.
    Cuando discuten, parece que están peliculeando.
    To argue
    Don't argue with him, he was just discussing.
    No te eches bronca con él, solo estaba discutiendo.