Discuss Arguments in a formal context.
The idea
The masculine noun el argumento means an argument; the plural is los argumentos.
Examples
- El argumento convenció al comité.The argument convinced the committee.
- Presentamos argumentos contra la propuesta.We presented arguments against the proposal.
- Su argumento se apoya en cifras recientes.Their argument relies on recent figures.
- La abogada desarrolló un argumento sólido.The lawyer developed a strong argument.
- El debate reveló argumentos opuestos.The debate revealed opposing arguments.
- Ese argumento merece una respuesta precisa.That argument deserves a precise answer.
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Do not confuse an argument with a quarrel.
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Choose: ___ argumento parece convincente. (El / La)
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El
El agrees with the singular noun.
Choose: La ponencia presenta dos ___. (argumentos / argumento)
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argumentos
argumentos follows the number two.
Choose: Una razón para defender una postura es un ___. (argumento / archivo)
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argumento
argumento names an argument in this context.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose: ___ argumento parece convincente. (El / La)
Choose: La ponencia presenta dos ___. (argumentos / argumento)
Choose: Una razón para defender una postura es un ___. (argumento / archivo)
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