debate
BrE /dɪˈbeɪt/ AmE /dɪˈbeɪt/
noun / verb en → es
past debated pp debated ing debating
a formal discussion on a particular subject, especially in a public meeting or classroom setting
discusión, debate
- debate about/on sth
Collocations a heated debate · classroom debate
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There was a lively debate on the topic.
Hubo una animada discusión sobre el tema.
to discuss something in order to reach an agreement or make a decision, often with different opinions expressed
discutir, debatir
- debate about/on sth
Collocations debate the issue · debate with someone
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They debated whether to accept the offer.
Debataron si aceptar la oferta.
a formal discussion or contest between candidates for a political office, especially in an election campaign
debate electoral, discusión política
- presidential debate
Collocations a televised debate · candidates' debate
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The presidential candidates will participate in a debate next week.
Los candidatos presidenciales participarán en un debate la próxima semana.