They were arguing (es. Disputaban)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Los niños disputaban el balón en el parque.
The children were contesting the ball in the park.
Context: daily life Ellos disputaban quién ganaba en el juego.
They were contesting who won in the game.
Context: daily life Las dos equipos disputaban en el torneo.
The two teams were contesting in the tournament.
Context: sport Intermediate (B1-B2)
En la reunión, dos grupos disputaban sobre el proyecto.
In the meeting, two groups were contesting over the project.
Context: society Los estudiantes disputaban los puntos en el debate.
The students were contesting the points in the debate.
Context: education En la competencia, los atletas disputaban por el primer lugar.
In the competition, the athletes were contesting for first place.
Context: sport Advanced (C1-C2)
Los académicos disputaban la interpretación de los textos clásicos en la conferencia.
The scholars were contesting the interpretation of classical texts at the conference.
Context: culture A través de la historia, naciones han disputaban territorios, pero la paz suele ser más valiosa.
Throughout history, nations have contested territories, but peace is often more valuable.
Context: history En el foro político, los líderes disputaban acaloradamente las estrategias para el futuro del país.
At the political forum, the leaders were contesting fiercely over the strategies for the country's future.
Context: politics Synonyms
- competían
- debían
- discutían
- pelearon