Disputar (en. Dispute)

/dispuˈtar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Hold a discussion or controversy regarding a matter.

The lawyers disputed the case for hours.

Los abogados disputaron el caso durante horas.

Compete for something, especially in a context of rivalry.

The teams are competing for first place in the league.

Los equipos disputan el primer lugar de la liga.

Claim or challenge something considered unfair or incorrect.

She decided to contest the jury's decision.

Ella decidió disputar la decisión del jurado.

From Latin 'disputare', which means 'to examine, consider'.

dispute a point

Defend a position or argument in a discussion.

disputar un punto

contest the victory

Struggle to achieve a triumph in a competition.

disputar la victoria

argue with someone

Enter into a discussion or conflict with another person.

disputar con alguien

dispute

Controversy or disagreement between parties.

disputa

discuss

Converse or debate about a topic.

discutir

litigate

Take legal action in pursuit of a right.

litigar

Verbally clash with someone in an intense conversation.

Last night we disputed fiercely about politics.

Anoche disputamos fuerte sobre la política.

Compete informally in a game or challenge.

We are going to play a football match in the square.

Vamos a disputar un partido de fútbol en la plaza.