A2 noun Neutro #349 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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.

2

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjetivo
discussable
Relacionado
discusser
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: discussion

Exemplos

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.

3

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.

5

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjetivo
discussable
Relacionado
discusser

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'discussus', meaning 'shaken apart' or 'examined', suggesting the breaking down of a topic to understand it.

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: discussion

Palavras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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