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discrepar

to disagree

verb dees-kreh-PAHR Rare
Communication Expressions

Origin: From Latin discrepare ('to sound differently').

Also means

to differ

Usage Note

Discrepar is used when people or sources differ in opinion or fact, often followed by de or con (discrepo de tu opinión). It is more formal than no estar de acuerdo. The noun discrepancia ('discrepancy/disagreement') is common in political and academic writing.

Examples

"Los expertos discrepan sobre las causas."

Natural Translation

The experts disagree about the causes.

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