discutir

Senses

1. 1.

   to discuss

   to talk about a topic, usually seriously and in detail

2. 2.

   to argue; to quarrel

   to have a heated disagreement or dispute with someone

3. 3.

   to debate

   to present different viewpoints on a subject

Examples

• "Vamos discutir o projeto na reunião de amanhã."

  We're going to discuss the project in tomorrow's meeting.

• "Não gosto de discutir com meus amigos sobre política."

  I don't like to argue with my friends about politics.

• "Os especialistas discutiram as causas do problema."

  The experts debated the causes of the problem.

Usage

Discutir is a regular -ir verb and is the most common way to express both neutral discussion and heated disagreement in Brazilian Portuguese. Context determines whether it implies respectful dialogue or quarreling; when heated, it's often used with "com" (with) or paired with words like "brigar" (fight). It is slightly formal but appropriate in most registers.