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"Coquetear" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to flirt", and "discutir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to argue". Learn more about the difference between "coquetear" and "discutir" below.
coquetear(
koh
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keh
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teh
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ahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (figurative) (to experiment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to flirt
Coqueteó con la idea de entrar a la escuela de medicina, pero al final se decidió por ser maestra.She flirted with the idea of going to medical school, but she ended up deciding on becoming a teacher.
discutir(
dees
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koo
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teer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to argue
Mi hermano y su esposa discuten todo el tiempo.My brother and his wife argue all the time.
a. to discuss
La pareja discutió con el sacerdote sobre sus votos.The couple discussed their vows with the priest.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to debate)
a. to discuss
Los panelistas discutieron el tema de la violencia en las escuelas.The panelists discussed the topic of violence in schools.
a. to challenge
Los senadores discutieron la decisión que había tomado el presidente.The senators challenged the decision made by the president.
b. to dispute
El general discutió el uso de las armas nucleares.The general disputed the use of nuclear weapons.
