verb (present participle/gerund)
discutindo
1. engaging in a heated or contentious discussion; presenting reasons or evidence in support of or against something
They were arguing about politics all evening.
Eles estavam discutindo sobre política a noite toda.
2. making a case or presenting an argument in a logical manner
The lawyer was arguing for her client's innocence.
A advogada estava argumentando pela inocência de seu cliente.
3. quarreling or having a dispute
Stop arguing with your sister!
Pare de discutir com sua irmã!
Related Idioms & Phrases
arguing the toss - debating a decision that has already been made
arguing back and forth - engaging in prolonged debate
no use arguing - it's pointless to continue the discussion
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