debate

US /dɪˈbeɪt/
UK /dɪˈbeɪt/
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debate, discusión

a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward

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The candidates will participate in a televised debate tonight.
Los candidatos participarán en un debate televisado esta noche.
There was a heated debate about the new policy.
Hubo un acalorado debate sobre la nueva política.
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debatir, discutir

to discuss a particular subject in a formal way

:
They will debate the new law in parliament next week.
Ellos debaterán la nueva ley en el parlamento la próxima semana.
We need to debate the pros and cons of this decision.
Necesitamos debatir los pros y los contras de esta decisión.