This is the 10004th most frequent Portuguese word.
discutissem
"Discutissem" means "they debated" or "they discussed" in the subjunctive past tense.
Here, 'discutissem' is used in the subjunctive mood to express a third person plural action that is prompted or required by the subject.
Eu pedi que discutissem sobre os planos para o próximo semestre.
I asked them to discuss the plans for the next semester.
In this sentence, 'discutissem' conveys a suggestion or hypothetical consideration, again utilizing the subjunctive mood.
Seria bom que discutissem alternativas para resolver o problema.
It would be good if they discussed alternatives to solve the problem.
'Discutissem' here indicates a desired action on behalf of the students, articulated through the subjunctive mood.