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.

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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

discuss at length - discutir extensamente

discuss behind closed doors - discutir confidencialmente

not worth discussing - não vale a pena discutir

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