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"Piropear" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to catcall", and "discutir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to argue". Learn more about the difference between "piropear" and "discutir" below.
piropear(
pee
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roh
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peh
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ahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to catcall (aggressive and possibly offensive)
Gracias a la campaña de concientización, cada vez menos hombres piropean a las mujeres en la calle.Thanks to the awareness campaign, fewer men are catcalling women in the street.
b. to make flirtatious comments to
Mi marido me piropeó porque tenía puesto un vestido nuevo.My husband made flirtatious remarks to me because I was wearing a new dress.
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.
