English–Spanish
“refute” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/refuˈtaɾ/
Example
No puedo refutar tu argumento.
I cannot refute your argument.
How to say “refute” in Spanish
“Refute” in Spanish is refutar.
Evidence and argument that overturn an assertion.
Example sentences with refutar
No pudieron refutar la acusación sin testigos.
They could not refute the accusation without witnesses.
Tips for using refutar
- Refutar carries a stronger, evidential tone than negar, so it is more typical in debates, essays, and formal rebuttals than in casual disagreement.