debatiendo
/debatjendo/from spelling rules
The English word "debating" is translated into Spanish as debatiendo.
debatiendo refers to the act of arguing about a subject in a formal manner. While debatiendo describes the ongoing action, the root verb Debatir is the most straightforward and common way to say "to debate" in formal Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
debatiendo is the gerund of the verb Debatir and is used to express an ongoing action.
How do you pronounce it?
/debatjendo/
Did you know?
- The word debatir can also mean 'to strike' or 'to beat' in certain very old or specific contexts, though today it is almost exclusively used for verbal arguments.
- A formal debate in Latin American cultures is often preceded by a mesa redonda, which is a specific egalitarian genre of discussion where no one is the leader.
- In Spanish, a person who is 'debatiendo' can also be described as 'discutiendo', but be careful: 'discutir' can also mean 'to argue' in a heated or angry way, not just a formal exchange of ideas.
Examples in context
- Están debatiendo acerca de los aumentos de sueldo.They're debating about raises.This sentence shows how to use debatiendo to describe a discussion about salary increases.Tatoeba #1366082 by AMIKEMA, translation #680640 by Source_VOA
- Los científicos están debatiendo su teoría acerca de la desaparición de los dinosaurios.Scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of the dinosaurs.This sentence uses debatiendo to describe scientists discussing a theory regarding dinosaurs.Tatoeba #744862 by darinmex, translation #682168 by Source_VOA
- Estamos debatiendo sobre el temaWe are debating on the topic
- Vamos a sostener un debate acerca del cambio climáticoWe are going to hold a debate about climate change
- Quiero participar en un debate políticoI want to participate in a political debate
- En mi opinión…In my opinion…
- Estoy de acuerdo contigo, sin embargo…I agree with you, however…
- No estoy de acuerdo con lo que mencionas porque…I disagree with what you mentioned because…
- Creo que es importante considerar los siguientes aspectos:…I believe it is important to consider the following aspects:…
- Desde mi punto de vista…From my point of view…
- Respeto tu opinión, pero…I respect your opinion, but…
- Los políticos están debatiendo la nueva ley.The politicians are debating the new law.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking in a quiet cafe about a news report.
- Javier¿Qué dicen las noticias, Sofía?What are the news saying, Sofía?
- SofíaLos expertos están debatiendo el impacto ambiental.The experts are debating the environmental impact.
- JavierEs un tema muy importante para todos.It is a very important topic for everyone.
- SofíaSí, Javier, es un debate necesario.Yes, Javier, it is a necessary debate.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
