How to Say "to dispute" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to dispute” is “cuestionar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No deberías cuestionar todo lo que dice tu profesor.
You shouldn't challenge everything your teacher says.
Muchos ciudadanos cuestionan las nuevas leyes de tráfico.
Many citizens are questioning the new traffic laws.
Nadie cuestionó su honestidad hasta ese momento.
Nobody doubted his honesty until that moment.
Cuestionar vs. Preguntar
Use 'preguntar' when you want to get information (like asking for the time). Use 'cuestionar' when you are challenging if something is true or right.
Using it with 'se'
When you use 'cuestionarse' (adding 'se' at the end), it means you are questioning yourself or your own beliefs.
The 'Ask' Confusion
Mistake: “Me cuestionó qué hora era.”
Correction: Me preguntó qué hora era. (Use 'preguntar' for simple requests for info; 'cuestionar' sounds like they were cross-examining your knowledge of time.)
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