Debatir
Example: Nos gusta debatir ideas interesantes durante la clase.
Definition
"Debatir" means to discuss or argue about different ideas or opinions, often in a formal or structured way. It involves exchanging viewpoints to explore a topic thoroughly, as in the example phrase, "Nos gusta debatir ideas interesantes durante la clase."
Etymology
The word "debatir" comes from the Latin verb 'debatere,' which means to fight or contest. Over time, it evolved into the meaning of engaging in verbal argument or discussion. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of a verbal 'battle' of ideas.
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"Debatir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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