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"Discutir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to argue", and "abrazar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to hug". Learn more about the difference between "discutir" and "abrazar" below.
discutir(
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)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.
abrazar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to hold)
b. to embrace
Abrazó a los refugiados, algunos de los cuales habían llegado ese mismo día.He embraced the refugees, some of whom had arrived that very day.
2. (to take up)
b. to espouse
Abrazó hace largo tiempo la causa de las mujeres oprimidas.She has long espoused the cause of oppressed women.
abrazarse
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
b. to embrace each other
Tras haber firmado el contrato, se abrazaron.After signing the contract, they embraced each other.
