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/diskuˈsjon/

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Translation

argument, discussion

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Word origin

From Latin discussio ('a shaking, examination'), from discutere ('to shake apart, examine'). The same root gives English 'discuss' and 'percussion'.

Origin
Latin
Root
discussio
English cognates
discuss, percussion

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldiscusiones

Examples

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We had a long discussion about the new project.

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The argument between the two brothers ended badly.

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I do not want to start an argument at this time of night.

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What is the discussion at this meeting about?

acalorada , .

After a heated argument, they reached an agreement.

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This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 7: discusión, avanzar, puerto and 7 more words.