English to Spanish Meaning of debate - debate


Debate :
debate

controversia, discusión, disputa, argumento, contención, razón, lógica, concurso, altercado, combate, embrollo, paso en los brazos, gorgoteo, susurro, justicia, derecho, verdad, honestidad

altercar, regatear, espato, contender, discutir, discutible, hockey con pelota

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Definitions of debate in English
Noun(1) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal(2) the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote
Verb(1) argue with one another(2) think about carefully; weigh(3) discuss the pros and cons of an issue(4) have an argument about something
Examples of debate in English
(1) Adverts on television and in newspapers were designed to begin the public debate about the assembly.(2) Now the great debate on smoking in public spaces is coming to Manchester.(3) In the key parliamentary debate on Tuesday he voted in support of the war.(4) In yesterday's debate , Mr Wicks acknowledged the " complexity " of the problems facing former mining areas.(5) to encourage debate on sth(6) The debate on this subject will go on as long as the human race exists, so all I can do is raise a few points on the subject.(7) The book, published in 1999, sparked considerable public debate .(8) there was some debate whether the amendment is valid or not(9) Whether civil servants should wear a uniform is still a matter of public debate .(10) there has been much debate about prices(11) This aspect of the debate has been the subject of much political and academic disagreement.(12) A vigorous debate is raging over the economic growth estimates.(13) He hoped MPs would be able to debate the issue and persuade the government to change its stance.(14) They also called for a debate on the subject to be held in the European Parliament.(15) In those circumstances the House does not need to hold an urgent debate on the matter today.(16) The subject that dominates the debate about the new car is of course the styling.
Related Phrases of debate
(1) to debate ::
debatir
(2) public debate ::
debate publico
Synonyms
Noun
1. discussion ::
discusión
2. public debate ::
debate publico
3. argumentation ::
argumentación
Verb
4. discuss ::
discutir
5. consider ::
considerar
6. moot ::
discutible
7. deliberate ::
deliberar
8. contend ::
contender
Different Forms
debate, debated, debates, debating
Word Example from TV Shows
...in a debate in the DC Comics Batman
chat room, and I need your help.

...in a DEBATE in the DC Comics Batman chat room, and I need your help.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 20

Yeah. If I had contacts, I would have been
the coolest debate club president...

Yeah. If I had contacts, I would have been the coolest DEBATE club president...

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 18

Daenerys didn't want to debate
and negotiate.

Daenerys didn't want to DEBATE and negotiate.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

- Excuse me, this whole idea's insane.
- Enough debate. I'm going to take action.

- Excuse me, this whole idea's insane. - Enough DEBATE. I'm going to take action.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 3

...you can have a spirited debate,
yet still care for, even make love...

...you can have a spirited DEBATE, yet still care for, even make love...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 12

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