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argumento

ar-goo-MEN-tohaɾɣuˈmento

“argumento” means “plot” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

plot, storyline

Also: theme
NounmB1
A colorful storybook illustration depicting a winding path that represents a narrative plot, starting at a small house and leading to a castle, symbolizing the beginning, middle, and end of a story.

📝 In Action

El argumento de la novela era tan complejo que me perdí.

B1

The novel's plot was so complex that I got lost.

Necesito saber el argumento antes de ver la película.

A2

I need to know the storyline before watching the movie.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trama (plot)
  • guion (script)

Common Collocations

  • desarrollar el argumento – to develop the plot
  • spoiler del argumento – plot spoiler

argument, reason

Also: proof
NounmB2
A storybook illustration showing two friendly cartoon figures standing across a table, calmly presenting their points. One figure gestures towards a balanced scale, and the other points to a set of stacked blocks, symbolizing reasons or evidence.

📝 In Action

Presentó un argumento muy sólido a favor del cambio climático.

B2

He presented a very solid argument in favor of climate change.

Mi jefe no aceptó mis argumentos para llegar tarde.

B2

My boss did not accept my reasons for being late.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • razón (reason)
  • justificación (justification)

Antonyms

  • contradicción (contradiction)

Common Collocations

  • carecer de argumentos – to lack arguments/reasons
  • un argumento convincente – a convincing argument

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "argumento" in Spanish:

argument→plot→proof→reason→storyline→theme→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: argumento

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'argumento' to mean 'a reason for a point of view'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
argumentar(to argue, to reason) — Verb
argumentativo(argumentative) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'argumentum,' meaning 'proof,' 'evidence,' or 'subject matter.' It shares roots with the Latin verb 'arguere,' which meant 'to make clear' or 'to prove.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

English: argumentItalian: argomento

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if 'argumento' means 'plot' or 'reason'?

If you are talking about a book, movie, or TV show, it almost always means 'plot' or 'storyline.' If you are talking about politics, a debate, or trying to convince someone, it means 'reason' or 'justification.' Context is key!

Can 'argumento' be used for a fight?

No, not usually. If you want to talk about a verbal fight or dispute, use words like 'pelea' (fight) or 'discusión' (discussion/argument). 'Argumento' focuses only on the logical point you are trying to make.