discutimos
/dees-koo-TEE-mohs/
we discuss
Two people calmly exchanging ideas and talking together.
discutimos(verb)
we discuss
?exchanging ideas or debating a topic neutrally
,we discussed
?talking about a conversation that already happened
we debate
?a more formal exchange of opinions
📝 In Action
Siempre discutimos nuestras ideas antes de decidir.
A2We always discuss our ideas before deciding.
Ayer discutimos el plan para las vacaciones.
A2Yesterday we discussed the plan for the holidays.
💡 Grammar Points
A Double Meaning Word
In Spanish, the 'we' form for verbs ending in -ir stays exactly the same whether you are talking about right now or about the past.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'Discuss' vs 'Argue' Trap
Mistake: "Using 'discutimos' to only mean a friendly chat."
Correction: Be careful: 'discutimos' often implies a heated argument or a fight, not just a casual talk.
⭐ Usage Tips
Yesterday or Today?
Since 'discutimos' can mean 'we discuss' or 'we discussed,' look for time words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'ahora' (now) to know which one is being used.
Two people having a verbal disagreement or argument.
discutimos(verb)
we argue
?having a verbal fight or disagreement
,we argued
?having had a fight in the past
we fight
?verbal conflict
📝 In Action
Discutimos mucho por el dinero.
A2We argue a lot about money.
Anoche discutimos y no nos hablamos.
A2Last night we argued and we aren't speaking to each other.
💡 Grammar Points
Action vs. Argument
To sound natural, remember that 'discutimos' is stronger than 'hablamos' (we talk). It implies conflict.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: discutimos
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Ayer discutimos,' what are you saying?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'discutimos' means 'now' or 'then'?
You usually tell by the context or other words in the sentence. For example, 'ahora' means now, and 'ayer' means yesterday. Without those words, it depends on the situation you're talking about!
Is 'discutimos' always an angry word?
Not always, but it is more likely to mean 'argue' than the English word 'discuss.' If you want to say you had a friendly talk, you might use 'hablamos' or 'conversamos' instead.