A2 noun Neutral #349 más común

discussion

/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/

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

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We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

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The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

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Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjetivo
discussable
Relacionado
discusser
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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

1

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

everyday

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

2

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

formal

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

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Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

informal

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

4

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

academic

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

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Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

business

Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjetivo
discussable
Relacionado
discusser

Colocaciones comunes

have a discussion have a discussion
hold a discussion hold a discussion
heated discussion heated discussion
group discussion group discussion
detailed discussion detailed discussion

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

discussion vs argument

A discussion is usually a neutral exchange of ideas, while an argument often involves anger or a strong disagreement.

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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'.

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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).

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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.

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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

Countable noun: discussion / discussions Commonly used with the verb 'have' Followed by 'about' + noun or 'on' + noun
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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

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes 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

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To 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

A2

To 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

A2

Following 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

A2

Consistency 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

B1

Describing 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

B1

Describes 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

B1

Describing 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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