This is the 17057th most frequent Russian word.
спорить
"Спорить" means "to argue" or "to debate."
Here, 'спорить' means 'to argue' or 'to debate', commonly used when discussing topics like politics or opinions.
Я не люблю спорить о политике.
I don't like to argue about politics.
In this sentence, 'спорить' indicates the act of arguing or discussing intensely over an extended period.
Они спорили всю ночь, пытаясь прийти к решению.
They argued all night trying to reach a decision.
Here, 'спорить' refers to academic or scientific debates, where reasoning and evidence are exchanged.