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"Pelearse" is a reciprocal verb which is often translated as "to fight", and "discutir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to argue". Learn more about the difference between "pelearse" and "discutir" below.
pelearse(
peh
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leh
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ahr
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seh
)A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
a. to fight
Si se van a pelear, es mejor que lo hagan en el cuadrilátero.If you guys are going to fight, it's better if you do it in the ring.
pelear
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to brawl)
4. (to strive)
a. to struggle
Sol ha peleado durante años para mantener a su familia.Sol has struggled for years to support her family.
a. to compete
Las dos finalistas pelearon por la gloria en el concurso de comer perros calientes.The two finalists competed for glory in the hot dog eating contest.
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.
