descalificar a sus interlocutores

Question

Hi does anyone know what the best way to translate this phrase into English is? "descalificar a sus interlocutores" Thanks if you do!

Answer 1

Okay, I didi a liottle more reaserch, and found it could also mean

..."discrediting those who they were talking to saying that ..."

that might make a little more sense

thanks, yes that might make more sense, although not sure if it's quite right. Maybe there isn't an equivalent phrase in English. ayseninos means people from Aysén by the way (Chile) - mattspanish, Oct 6, 2012

Yes, to discredit. - annierats, Oct 6, 2012

Answer 2

Ok thanks BradyLabuda. Then it doesn't seem to flow very well in the whole sentence, which is:

"Se ha vuelto común escuchar por estos días a los ayseninos descalificar a sus interlocutores diciendo que no saben lo que es vivir allá."

something like, 'these days it has become common to hear ayseninos "disqualifying their opponents" saying that they don't know what it is like to live there'

or have I got that horribly wrong?

Thanks

Answer 3

To disqualify [someone's] opponents.