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debate in Italian

debate in Italian is dibattimento, dibattito, discussione — debate means to argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.

debate in Italian

dibattimento
noun
dibattito
noun
discussione
noun
(uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.
dibattere
verb
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
discutere
verb
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]
decidere
verb
(transitive) To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide
riflettere
verb
(transitive) To consider (to oneself), to think over, to attempt to decide

What does "debate" mean?

  1. verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
    "The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight."
  2. verb To think something over carefully before deciding.
    "She debated whether to accept the job offer."
  3. noun A formal discussion of opposing views, often ending in a vote or decision.
    "The parliamentary debate lasted late into the night."

debate in a sentence

  • The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight.
  • Students debated both sides of the issue in class.
  • She debated whether to accept the job offer.
  • The parliamentary debate lasted late into the night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "debate" in Italian?

"debate" in Italian is dibattimento, dibattito, discussione. debate means: To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.

How do you use "debate" in a sentence?

Example: "The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight." In Italian, "debate" is dibattimento, dibattito, discussione.

Are there other ways to say "debate" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "debate": dibattimento, dibattito, discussione, dibattere, discutere, decidere.

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