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How do you say "argue" in Spanish?
argumentar
In Spanish, "argue" is argumentar.
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Pronunciation
The trick with 'argumentar' is to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue while making sure stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
argumentar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
A veces discuten por dinero.
They sometimes argue about money.
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How to remember argumentar
Picture the scene 'They sometimes argue about money.' and let the sound of 'argumentar' anchor itself to that image in your mind.
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Questions about argumentar
How do you pronounce argumentar?
The trick with 'argumentar' is to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue while making sure stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is argumentar formal or casual?
argumentar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is argumentar used in Spanish?
argumentar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: A veces discuten por dinero. (They sometimes argue about money.).
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