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discutiendo

dis-koo-tee-EN-doh/dis.kuˈtjen.do/

“discutiendo” means “arguing” in Spanish (engaging in a disagreement).

arguing, discussing

Also: debating
GerundA2regular ir
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Two simple, colorful characters standing face to face, both looking frustrated and gesturing emphatically, visually representing an argument.
infinitivediscutir
gerunddiscutiendo
past Participlediscutido

📝 In Action

Están discutiendo el nuevo plan de estudios en la reunión.

A2

They are discussing the new curriculum in the meeting.

Llevamos media hora discutiendo sobre quién tiene razón.

B1

We've been arguing for half an hour about who is right.

Ella me llamó discutiendo que la decisión era injusta.

B2

She called me arguing that the decision was unfair.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • argumentando (arguing)
  • debatiendo (debating)
  • conversando (conversing (less intense))

Antonyms

  • aceptando (accepting)
  • callando (keeping quiet)

Common Collocations

  • estar discutiendo – to be arguing/discussing (right now)
  • seguir discutiendo – to keep arguing/discussing

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "discutiendo" in Spanish:

arguing→debating→discussing→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: discutiendo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'discutiendo' to describe an ongoing action?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
discutir(to discuss, to argue) — Verb
la discusión(the discussion, the argument) — Noun
discutible(debatable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *discutere*, which originally meant 'to shake apart' or 'to disperse.' Over time, its meaning shifted in Romance languages to mean 'to examine a subject thoroughly' and eventually 'to debate' or 'to argue.'

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: discutendoFrench: discutant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'discutiendo' always about arguing?

Not always! While it frequently means 'arguing' or 'quarreling,' it can also simply mean 'discussing' or 'debating' a subject, especially in formal or academic contexts. Context is key.

How do I make the continuous tense with 'discutiendo'?

You need the verb 'estar' (to be) plus 'discutiendo.' For example, 'I am discussing' is 'Yo estoy discutiendo.' This structure tells you the action is in progress.