argumento — meaning in English
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English meaning
- argument noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
- case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
- intrigue noun A secret plot or scheme, often involving deception.
- plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
- point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
- thread noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
Senses
argumento is used for these senses in English:
- argument The independent variable of a function.
- case (legal) A legal proceeding; a lawsuit or prosecution.
- intrigue The plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters.
- plot (narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
- point A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
argument — full definition
- noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
- noun A heated disagreement between people.
- noun In computing, a value passed into a function or command.
case — full definition
- noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
- noun A matter under legal, medical, or professional investigation.
- noun A container, box, or covering designed to hold or protect something.
- noun Grammar: the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes to show its role in a sentence.
- verb To pack something into a case, or to observe a place closely before a robbery.