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argumentar

to argue

verb ahr-goo-mehn-TAHR Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to reason

Usage Note

Argumentar means to put forward a reasoned argument, not to quarrel — for arguing as a fight, use discutir or pelear. It is a regular -ar verb. The related noun is argumento and the agent noun is argumentador. Often used in academic or legal contexts: argumentar a favor de ('to argue in favour of').

Examples

"El abogado argumentó con claridad ante el juez."

Natural Translation

The lawyer argued clearly before the judge.

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