debate

• Discussão formal ou argumentação sobre um tema, geralmente com pontos de vista opostos, frequentemente em contexto público ou político.

A formal discussion or argument on a particular topic, often involving opposing viewpoints, typically in a public or political context.

1. B1formal

   A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

   Debate

   • The candidates participated in a heated debate on television.
   • Parliament held a debate on the new tax policy.
   • The debate lasted for over three hours.

   Sinônimosargumentargumentationdeliberationdiscussiondisputationforensics

2. B1formal

   An argument or disagreement about a subject, especially one in which many people are involved.

   Discussão ou desacordo

   • There is a lot of debate about the causes of climate change.
   • The issue sparked a lively debate among the students.
   • The debate over healthcare reform continues.

   Sinônimosargumentcontentioncontroversydisagreementdisputequarrelwrangle

   Antônimosaccordagreementconsensus

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de discutir ou disputar um tema de forma formal ou informal, frequentemente com pontos de vista opostos. Pode também significar examinar ou considerar algo com cuidado.

A verb used to indicate the act of discussing or arguing about a topic formally or informally, often involving opposing viewpoints.

1. Discuss formallyB2formal

   To discuss a topic in a formal manner, often presenting opposing arguments.

   Debater

   • The politicians debated the new tax law for hours.
   • Students debated the pros and cons of renewable energy.
   • They debated the issue at the town hall meeting.

   Sinônimosarguecontenddeliberatediscussdisputemoot

2. Consider or deliberateB2formal

   To think about or consider different possibilities before making a decision.

   Considerar

   • She debated whether to accept the job offer.
   • He debated with himself about the best course of action.
   • We are still debating where to go on vacation.

   Sinônimosconsidercontemplatedeliberatemull overponderweigh