No. 3,252 in Portuguese
discutindo
"Discussing" or "arguing."
In a sentence
As crianças estavam discutindo sobre qual jogo jogar.
The children were discussing which game to play.
The word "discutindo" here means "discussing", likely in a casual or lighthearted manner, referring to exchanging ideas.
Os políticos estavam discutindo os detalhes da nova lei.
The politicians were debating the details of the new law.
In this sentence, "discutindo" refers to a focused or formal exchange of ideas and opinions, such as in a debate.
Eles passaram horas discutindo sobre aquele mal-entendido.
They spent hours arguing about that misunderstanding.
Here, "discutindo" conveys a more intense or conflicting interaction, implying disagreement or contention.
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