What does argumentar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word argumentar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use argumentar in Portuguese.

The word argumentar in Portuguese means argue, argue, argue, argue, argue, , argumentar, argumentar, argumentar, argumentar, afirmar, sustentar, argumentar, contra-argumentar, defender. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word argumentar

argue

verbo transitivo (apresentar argumentos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

argue

verbo transitivo (discutir: argumentação)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

argue

verbo transitivo (concluir, deduzir) (conclude, deduce)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

argue

(apresentar argumentos)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

argue

(servir de argumento ou prova) (be proof of [sth])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

argumentar

verbal expression (argue: in favour of [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The report makes the case that current policies are inadequate.

argumentar

(give reasons in favour)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Na última reunião do conselho pedagógico, o diretor da escola argumentou a necessidade de mais professores.
The school principal argued for more teachers at the last board meeting.

argumentar

transitive verb (with clause: assert, maintain)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Muitos físicos argumentam que buracos negros existem.
Many physicists argue that black holes exist.

argumentar

intransitive verb (argue logically)

Um bom debatedor argumentará, enquanto o mau apelará às emoções.
A good debater will reason, while a bad one might appeal to the emotions.

afirmar

transitive verb (with direct speech: assert)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
"Isto simplesmente não é verdade", ela afirmou.
"That's simply not true," she argued.

sustentar

transitive verb (argue, maintain)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O político de direita sustentou que a imigração era a causa de todos os problemas.
The right-wing politician sustained that immigration was the cause of all these problems.

argumentar

(impress importance of)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O pregador argumentou sobre importância de ajudar os pobres em sua congregação.
The preacher urged the importance of helping the poor upon his congregation.

contra-argumentar

intransitive verb (law: make claim in response to another) (jurid.)

defender

verbal expression (argue in favour: of [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
He had a tough job making a case for being a vegan.

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