意思
To discuss a subject with opposing viewpoints.
文化背景
The 'Tertulia' culture in Spain makes debating a common social activity in cafés. It's not seen as rude to disagree strongly, as long as the conversation remains intellectual. Argentines are famous for their love of long, passionate debates about politics and football. 'Debatir un tema' is almost a national sport in Buenos Aires cafés. In Mexican academic and political life, formal debate is highly structured. Public speaking (oratoria) is a valued skill taught from a young age. Colombian Spanish is often noted for its politeness. Even when 'debatiendo un tema', speakers use very formal and respectful address (usted) to maintain decorum.
Use 'Sobre'
Adding 'sobre' (Debatir sobre un tema) makes you sound very natural and slightly less rigid in conversation.
The 'Tema' Trap
Never say 'la tema'. It's always 'el tema'. This is the #1 mistake examiners look for at B2 level.
意思
To discuss a subject with opposing viewpoints.
Use 'Sobre'
Adding 'sobre' (Debatir sobre un tema) makes you sound very natural and slightly less rigid in conversation.
The 'Tema' Trap
Never say 'la tema'. It's always 'el tema'. This is the #1 mistake examiners look for at B2 level.
Respect the Turn
In a Spanish debate, interrupting is more common than in English, but always use phrases like 'Si me permite...' to stay polite.
自我测试
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the formal sentence.
En el congreso, los diputados van a _______ el tema de la nueva ley de educación.
'Debatir' is the correct formal term for a parliamentary context.
Fill in the missing article. Remember the gender of 'tema'.
Es importante debatir ____ tema con calma.
'Tema' is masculine, so it requires 'el'.
Match the verb to the situation.
1. Arguing about dishes. 2. Discussing the national budget in a meeting.
'Discutir' is for personal arguments; 'Debatir' is for formal topics.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'debatir'.
—¿Qué hicieron en clase ayer? —Nosotros ________ un tema muy interesante sobre el espacio.
The subject is 'Nosotros', so the verb must be 'debatimos'.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Debatir vs Discutir
练习题库
4 练习En el congreso, los diputados van a _______ el tema de la nueva ley de educación.
'Debatir' is the correct formal term for a parliamentary context.
Es importante debatir ____ tema con calma.
'Tema' is masculine, so it requires 'el'.
1. Arguing about dishes. 2. Discussing the national budget in a meeting.
'Discutir' is for personal arguments; 'Debatir' is for formal topics.
—¿Qué hicieron en clase ayer? —Nosotros ________ un tema muy interesante sobre el espacio.
The subject is 'Nosotros', so the verb must be 'debatimos'.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Mostly, yes. It implies a level of seriousness. You wouldn't use it for deciding what to eat for lunch unless you're being funny.
Yes, 'debatir una idea' is a common and correct alternative to 'debatir un tema'.
'Debatir' is the whole process/event. 'Argumentar' is the specific act of giving reasons for your point of view.
You can say 'Estoy de acuerdo con ese punto' or 'Comparto esa visión'.
Yes, it is universally understood and used across all Spanish-speaking countries in formal contexts.
Yes, sports journalists often 'debaten un tema' like a controversial referee decision.
It's a 'roundtable' or a panel of experts gathered to discuss a specific topic.
It can be ('debatirse'), but only when it means 'to be torn' between two things. For a discussion, it's not reflexive.
Yes, if you're talking to a friend about something serious: 'Luego debatimos el tema del viaje'.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'imponer' (to impose) or 'ignorar' (to ignore) represent the lack of debate.
相关表达
Poner sobre la mesa
similarTo bring a topic up for discussion.
Llegar a un acuerdo
builds onTo reach an agreement.
Intercambiar opiniones
synonymTo exchange opinions.
Cuestionar
specialized formTo question or challenge an idea.
