Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
debatir
Pronunciation
IPA/deβaˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbdiscuss
Example
Ayer debatimos ese asunto en clase.
Yesterday we discussed that matter in class.
More examples
¿Puedes debatir la propuesta en la reunión de hoy?
Can you discuss the proposal at today's meeting?
Core concept
An organized exchange where supporters and opponents present arguments.
Common phrases
debatir una propuesta
discuss a proposal
debatir un problema
discuss a problem
Similar words
discutir: Discusses a disagreement directly, exchanging arguments to defend a particular stance.
argumentar: Gives reasons and evidence to support a claim or explain why a stance is justified.
contradecir: Asserts a statement that opposes or challenges another person's words or opinion.
conversar: Engages in casual, friendly conversation or light information exchange without formal argument.
Definition in Spanish
Argumentar a favor y en contra sobre un tema, intercambiando razones para defender posturas opuestas.
Word origin
Debatir derives from Medieval French débattre and ultimately from Latin battuere 'to beat', where the physical sense shifts to figurative 'defeat by argument', giving debatir the meaning 'dispute'.
Usage tips
- The verb commonly takes the topic as a direct object (debatir una propuesta), so Spanish often omits sobre.