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discuss

[/dɪˈskʌs/]
verb
discutir
1. to talk about a topic with another person or group, examining different viewpoints
We need to discuss the budget for next year.
Precisamos discutir o orçamento para o próximo ano.
2. to examine or consider a subject in detail through conversation or writing
The article discusses the impact of climate change.
O artigo discute o impacto das mudanças climáticas.
3. to converse about something informally
Let's discuss this over coffee.
Vamos conversar sobre isso tomando café.
Synonyms
debateconversetalk aboutdeliberateexamine
Antonyms
ignoredisregardavoidconceal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discutir
most common and widely used form
Rio de Janeiro
discutir
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
discutir
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
discutir
same usage; may also use 'conversar sobre' or 'debater' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

discuss at length - discutir extensamente
discuss behind closed doors - discutir confidencialmente
not worth discussing - não vale a pena discutir
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