Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
discutir
Pronunciation
IPA/diskuˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbdiscuss
Example
Vamos a discutir el plan mañana.
Let's discuss the plan tomorrow.
More examples
A menudo tenemos que discutir el presupuesto en las reuniones.
We often have to discuss the budget in meetings.
Core concept
Two people pointing at opposing lists of pros and cons.
Common phrases
discutir el plan
discuss the plan
discutir un tema
discuss a topic
discutir con alguien
discuss with someone
Similar words
hablar: Use speech to share information, reports, or simple messages.
conversar: Have a casual back-and-forth about everyday matters or personal views.
debatir: Exchange organized arguments that rely on reason and evidence.
argumentar: Give logical reasons or grounds intended to justify a claim.
Definition in Spanish
Intercambiar opiniones o examinar un asunto entre personas para entenderlo o tomar una decisión; en contexto, también significar pelear verbalmente.
Word origin
Derived from Latin discutere 'to shake apart' (dis- 'apart' + quatere 'to shake'), literally 'shake apart', which developed senses of analysing a matter and of clashing over it.
Usage tips
- Discutir normally takes the topic as a direct object and uses con before a person to indicate arguing with someone, appearing as discutir + topic and discutir con + person.