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How to Say "talk over" in Spanish

The Spanish word fortalk overis discutirA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
VerbA2
reviewing something
Two friendly characters sitting at a table having a calm conversation, illustrating the act of discussion.

Examples

Discutiremos el nuevo presupuesto en la reunión de mañana.

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

Es importante discutir los problemas antes de que crezcan.

It is important to discuss problems before they grow.

Direct Object Use

When 'discutir' means 'to discuss,' it usually takes the thing being discussed right after it, without a preposition: 'Discutimos la película' (We discussed the movie).

Don't confuse the verb

Mistake:Using 'discutir' to mean 'to disgust' (which is 'disgustar').

Correction: These are false friends! 'Discutir' is about talking or arguing; 'disgustar' is about causing distaste.

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