How to Say "debating" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “debating” is “discutiendo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Están discutiendo el nuevo plan de estudios en la reunión.
They are discussing the new curriculum in the meeting.
Llevamos media hora discutiendo sobre quién tiene razón.
We've been arguing for half an hour about who is right.
Ella me llamó discutiendo que la decisión era injusta.
She called me arguing that the decision was unfair.
Use with 'Estar' (Continuous Action)
You combine 'discutiendo' with a form of the verb 'estar' (to be) to show that the arguing or discussing is happening right now: 'Estamos discutiendo' (We are arguing).
Action vs. State
The '-ndo' ending shows an action in progress, like the '-ing' in English. It focuses on the process, not the result.
Confusing Gerund and Infinitive
Mistake: “Using 'Estamos discutir' instead of 'Estamos discutiendo'.”
Correction: Always use the '-ndo' form ('discutiendo') after 'estar' to talk about what is currently happening.
Choosing the Wrong Verb for 'To Discuss'
Mistake: “Using 'estar hablando sobre' instead of 'estar discutiendo' when the conversation involves disagreement.”
Correction: Use 'discutir' when the conversation is a debate or argument; use 'hablar' for general conversation.
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