discussion

S2 W1

BrE /dɪˈskʌʃən/ AmE /dɪˈskʌʃən/

noun en → es

1 CONVERSATION [C/U + s] A2

a conversation or debate about a particular subject

discusión, conversación sobre un tema

  • have a discussion with somebody about something

Collocations discussion meeting · serious discussion

  • We had a long and serious discussion.

    Tuvo una larga y seria discusión.

2 NEGOTIATION [C/U + s] B1

formal talks between people or groups who have different opinions, usually in order to reach an agreement

negociación, negociaciones formales

  • enter into a discussion with somebody about something

Collocations peace discussions · trade discussions

  • The peace discussions are continuing.

    Las negociaciones de paz continúan.

3 COMMENTARY [C/U + s] B2

a written or spoken account of an event, especially one that gives opinions about it

comentario, análisis

  • give a discussion of something

Collocations discussion paper · academic discussion

  • The book includes a detailed discussion of the issue.

    El libro incluye un análisis detallado del tema.