Hola, Conjugation Champions!
Welcome to today’s snappy and witty edition of your daily Spanish conjugation blog! Today’s verb is argumentar, which means “to argue.” Perfect for those spirited debates, whether you’re discussing the merits of pineapple on pizza or the best way to brew coffee. Let’s explore its conjugation, uses, and some fun tips to master it.
Definition and Meaning
Argumentar: To argue, to reason, to present an argument.
Example: A veces argumentamos sobre si la piña pertenece a la pizza. (Sometimes we argue about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.)
Present Tense Conjugation
Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “argumentar”:
- I argue that exercise is essential.
- They argued for hours about the game.
- We used to argue about the best TV show.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Usage Tips
- Debate Ready: Use “argumentar” when you’re ready to present your case or reason through an idea.
- Context Matters: Ideal for debates, discussions, and any scenario where you need to present a well-formed argument.
- Pronunciation: Stress the second “a”: ar-gu-men-TAR.
Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: Nosotros argumentamos sobre la mejor película de todos los tiempos. (We argue about the best movie of all time.)
- Preterite Tense: Ella argumentó su punto con mucha pasión. (She argued her point with much passion.)
- Imperfect Tense: Ellos argumentaban todos los días sobre política. (They argued every day about politics.)
Keep debating, keep learning, and keep refining those Spanish skills! Every verb you master brings you one step closer to fluency. ¡Hasta mañana!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s verb and happy arguing!
Saludos,
DOMA Games team
Answers to Quiz
- Yo argumento que el ejercicio es esencial.
- Ellos argumentaron durante horas sobre el juego.
- Nosotros argumentábamos sobre el mejor programa de televisión.