Spanish Conversation · Level 14
89 words
Spanish word
dialéctica
Pronunciation
IPA/djaˈlektika/
Meaning
- feminine nounargumentation
Example
Su dialéctica convenció a todos los presentes.
His argumentation convinced everyone present.
More examples
En la charla, usar la dialéctica ayudó a contrastar opiniones.
In the talk, using dialectic helped to contrast opinions.
Core concept
Skillful use of reasoning to persuade or clarify.
Common phrases
usar la dialéctica
using dialectic
la dialéctica cotidiana
everyday argumentation
Similar words
argumento: A reason or piece of evidence offered to support a conclusion.
discurso: A structured spoken presentation delivered to an audience to inform or persuade.
diálogo: An exchange of views between two or more people where speakers take turns.
debate: A formal discussion where opposing positions are argued to expose or resolve differences.
Definition in Spanish
Habilidad o estilo de razonar y presentar argumentos para persuadir o esclarecer un asunto.
Word origin
From Greek dialektikē (from dialegesthai 'to converse') via Latin, the term names a method of structured dialogue and the skill of presenting arguments to persuade or clarify.
Usage tips
- In casual speech dialéctica usually praises someone's ability to argue or explain, and speakers often say tiene buena dialéctica or use saber argumentar.
Other meanings
- dialecticnoun
Opposites
- monólogomonologuenoun
Related words
- dialécticodialecticaladjective