discussion
A conversation or debate about a specific topic where people share different ideas or opinions. It is often used to reach a decision, solve a problem, or exchange information between two or more people.
Ejemplos
3 de 5We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.
Quiz rápido
The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: discussion
Ejemplos
We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
everydayWe had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
formalThe committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
informalLet's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.
academicThe professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.
Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.
businessOur team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
under discussion
currently being talked about
open to discussion
available to be talked about or changed
a matter for discussion
something that needs to be talked about
Se confunde a menudo con
A discussion is usually a neutral exchange of ideas, while an argument often involves anger or a strong disagreement.
Notas de uso
The noun 'discussion' is frequently followed by the prepositions 'about' or 'on'. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a discussion' or 'many discussions'.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'discuss about the problem' (verb), which is incorrect; however, it is perfectly correct to say 'have a discussion about the problem' (noun).
Truco para recordar
Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin 'discussus', meaning 'shaken apart' or 'examined', suggesting the breaking down of a topic to understand it.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, a 'group discussion' is a standard way to reach a democratic decision in schools and workplaces.
Quiz rápido
The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: discussion
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compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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