English–Spanish

“discuss” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsodialogar · discutir

Pronunciation

IPA/deβaˈtiɾ/

Example

Ayer debatimos ese asunto en clase.

Yesterday we discussed that matter in class.

Illustration for debatir (discuss)

How to say “discuss” in Spanish

“Discuss” in Spanish is debatir.

An organized exchange where supporters and opponents present arguments.

Full entry for debatir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with debatir

¿Puedes debatir la propuesta en la reunión de hoy?

Can you discuss the proposal at today's meeting?

Tips for using debatir

  • The verb commonly takes the topic as a direct object (debatir una propuesta), so Spanish often omits sobre.

Other Spanish words for “discuss”

Tenemos que dialogar sobre esto.

We have to discuss this.

Vamos a discutir el plan mañana.

Let's discuss the plan tomorrow.

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