argumentar
“argumentar” means “to argue” in Spanish (to provide reasons or evidence for a point).
to argue
Also: to reason, to plead
📝 In Action
Tienes que argumentar tu respuesta en el examen.
B1You have to provide reasons for your answer on the exam.
Ella argumentó que el plan era demasiado costoso.
B2She argued that the plan was too expensive.
El abogado argumentó a favor de su cliente con mucha pasión.
C1The lawyer argued in favor of his client with a lot of passion.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: argumentar
Question 1 of 3
Which word is best if you are having a heated, emotional fight with someone?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'argumentari', which means 'to bring forth proof or evidence'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'argumentar' always formal?
It is more formal than 'dar razones' (to give reasons), but it is very common in school and work settings.
Can I use it to mean 'the plot of a movie'?
No, for the plot, use the noun 'el argumento'. The verb 'argumentar' is only for the action of giving reasons.
Does it ever change its stem (like e to ie)?
No, it is a perfectly regular verb. It keeps the 'u' and the 'e' in all forms.