discutir
to argue / to discuss
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/diskuˈtiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Discutir is a false friend — it primarily means 'to argue' in everyday Spanish, not just 'to discuss' calmly. For calm discussion, Spanish speakers more often use 'debatir' or 'comentar.' In relationship contexts, 'discutir' almost always implies conflict. A common expression is 'discutir acaloradamente' (to argue heatedly).
📝 Example Sentences
No quiero discutir contigo otra vez.
I don't want to argue with you again.
Discutimos el tema durante horas.
We discussed the topic for hours.
Siempre discuten por cosas sin importancia.
They always argue about unimportant things.