Argumentar
Example: Los historiadores argumentan sobre las causas de la guerra civil.
Definition
"Argumentar" means to present reasons or evidence in support of a particular idea, opinion, or conclusion, especially in discussions or debates. In history, historians argue by providing explanations and interpretations about events, such as the causes of a civil war.
Etymology
The word "argumentar" comes from the Latin verb 'argumentari,' which means to reason or discuss. It is related to 'argumentum,' meaning evidence or proof. Did you know? The root 'argu-' is linked to making something clear or evident through reasoning.
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"Argumentar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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