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discutir

dis-koo-TEERdis.kuˈtiɾ

discuss

Also: talk over, confer
VerbA2regular ir
Two friendly characters sitting at a table having a calm conversation, illustrating the act of discussion.
infinitivediscutir
gerunddiscutiendo
past Participlediscutido

📝 In Action

Discutiremos el nuevo presupuesto en la reunión de mañana.

A2

We will discuss the new budget in tomorrow's meeting.

Es importante discutir los problemas antes de que crezcan.

B1

It is important to discuss problems before they grow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • discutir un tema – to discuss a topic
  • discutir ideas – to discuss ideas

argue

Also: quarrel, dispute
VerbB1regular irneutral/informal
Spain
Two characters standing close together with angry expressions and crossed arms, illustrating a heated argument.
infinitivediscutir
gerunddiscutiendo
past Participlediscutido

📝 In Action

No me gusta discutir con mi jefe.

A2

I don't like to argue with my boss.

Están discutiendo por quién tiene que lavar los platos.

B1

They are arguing over who has to wash the dishes.

El jugador discutió la decisión del árbitro.

B2

The player disputed the referee's decision.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • estar de acuerdo (to agree)

Common Collocations

  • discutir con alguien – to argue with someone
  • discutir por tonterías – to argue over nonsense

Indicative

Present

yodiscuto
túdiscutes
él/ella/usteddiscute
nosotrosdiscutimos
vosotrosdiscutís
ellos/ellas/ustedesdiscuten

Imperfect

yodiscutía
túdiscutías
él/ella/usteddiscutía
nosotrosdiscutíamos
vosotrosdiscutíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesdiscutían

Preterite

yodiscutí
túdiscutiste
él/ella/usteddiscutió
nosotrosdiscutimos
vosotrosdiscutisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdiscutieron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yodiscuta
túdiscutas
él/ella/usteddiscuta
nosotrosdiscutamos
vosotrosdiscutáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdiscutan

Imperfect Subjunctive

yodiscutiera
túdiscutieras
él/ella/usteddiscutiera
nosotrosdiscutiéramos
vosotrosdiscutierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesdiscutieran
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Words that translate to "discutir" in Spanish:

argue→confer→discuss→dispute→quarrel→talk over→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: discutir

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'discutir' in the sense of 'to argue'?

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👥 Word Family▼
la discusión(the discussion; the argument) — Noun
discutible(debatable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *discutere*, which originally meant 'to shatter' or 'to disperse.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to examine' or 'to debate,' reflecting the way opposing arguments can break down a topic.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: discussFrench: discuter

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'discutir' means 'discuss' or 'argue'?

Context is everything! If the word 'con' (with) is used, as in 'discutir con mi hermana,' it means 'to argue.' If a topic or thing follows immediately, as in 'discutir el tema,' it means 'to talk about' or 'to discuss.'

Is 'discutir' a difficult verb to conjugate?

No, it is a completely regular -IR verb. Once you know the pattern for one regular -IR verb (like 'vivir'), you know how to conjugate 'discutir' in every tense.