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"Argue" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "discutir", and "each other" is a phrase which is often translated as "se". Learn more about the difference between "argue" and "each other" below.
argue(
ar
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gyu
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to quarrel)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to allege)
a. argumentar
The defendant argued that he was not present at the scene of the crime.El acusado argumentó que no estaba presente en el lugar del crimen.
b. sostener
My husband argues that it's better to clean our own house than hire a maid.Mi marido sostiene que es mejor limpiar nuestra propia casa que contratar a una criada.
c. alegar
The governor argued that he hadn't traded political favors for money.El gobernador alegó que no había cambiado favores políticos por dinero.
3. (to discuss)
a. discutir
We've argued this point to death. Can't we move on?Hemos discutido este punto hasta más no poder. ¿No podemos hablar de otra cosa?
4. (to present)
a. presentar
The attorney will argue the case in front of the judge tomorrow.El abogado presentará el caso ante el juez mañana.
each other(
ich
uh
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thuhr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. se
Ana and Ben always cook each other food on their anniversary.Ana y Ben siempre se preparan comida en su aniversario.
Lupita and Sam were kissing each other when I came into the room.Lupita y Sam se estaban besando cuando entré al cuarto.
b. el uno al otro (M) (masculine)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
They always help each other.Siempre se ayudan el uno al otro.
c. la una a la otra (F) (feminine)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Did you see how Gemma and Elaine were looking at each other?¿Viste cómo Gemma y Elaine se miraban la una a la otra?
