ad hominem
(of an argument) directed against a person and not their point of view
eslabón de la cadena
a part of a larger system or process, with its specific qualities determined by the preceding adjectives
(artillería pesada)
municiones
a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them
(de todas formas)
de todos modos
used to introduce a statement that confirms or supports a previous point
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apología
a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions
An apologia is a formal written or spoken defense or explanation of one's actions, beliefs, or opinions. It is often used to justify or clarify a position or decision, addressing criticisms or misunderstandings. Unlike a simple apology, which expresses regret for a mistake, an apologia aims to provide a reasoned argument or explanation for one's stance, often to persuade others or to clear up misconceptions.
aporía
a situation in which a theory or argument cannot be true because two or more parts of it are contradictory
(justificable)
defendible
(of an ideology or opinion) not certain and could be backed up by facts and reasons
probablemente
used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence
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(discutir)
argumentar
to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right
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discusión
a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea
(argumento)
argumentación
the process or action of logical reasoning for persuading others
(argumentativo)
discutidor
(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing
un arma con la que atacar a algn
something that can be used as a basis for criticism or punishment of someone
(por otro lado)
al mismo tiempo
used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account
insistir demasiado en ese punto
to keep repeating or stressing an idea, argument, etc., especially when it is unnecessary
hablar con conocimiento de causa
to be in a strong position in an argument due to having all the facts
por extensión
used for taking the situation or same line of argument one step further
persuadir
to persuade a group of people to accept one's arguments by winning their support or sympathy
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(argumentos)
razones
a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument
casuística
the practice of unsound reasoning and falsely arguing questions in a clever way
circular
(of an argument or a theory) involving an idea or statement to prove something that is then used to prove the statement itself
circularidad
the fact of a theory or an argument continuously returning to the starting point, due to having a conclusion that has been assumed as a premise
asegurar
to say that something is the case without providing proof for it
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flaco
a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them
The idiom "chink in one's armor" has historical origins and refers to a small opening or crack in a suit of armor, which could leave a warrior vulnerable to attack. In the context of the idiom, it means a weakness or vulnerability that can be exploited by an opponent or enemy. The usage of the idiom has since expanded beyond its historical context and can now refer to any situation where someone has a weakness or vulnerability that could be exploited or used against them.
afirmación
a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof
admitir
to move to a different opinion or to admit to one's mistakes
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argumento contundente
a fact, remark, or action that settles a dispute decisively
(admitir)
reconocer
to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first
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refutar
to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation
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constantemente
in a way that is always the same
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(sostener)
afirmar
to argue the truth of something
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corolario
a thing that is the direct or natural result of another
(punto)
cuento
a point argued or discussed
contraargumento
an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory
contraejemplo
an example or a fact that refutes or contradicts a theory, hypothesis, or a proposition
creíble
able to be believed or relied on
defensa
the case that is a combination of collected facts and adopted methods presented by or on the behalf of the accused party so that they would be granted a judgment of acquittal
defender
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
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(justificable)
defendible
having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained
dialéctica
a method of uncovering the truth about something by comparing contradicting ideas and considering different theories
dialéctico
referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution
subrayar un punto
to make something clear by emphasizing, or providing examples, proof, etc.
(comprobación)
prueba
anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs
arrasar con
to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.
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hacer más sustancioso
to explain or describe something in detail, often in a formal or structured manner
para empezar
used to introduce the first point in the series, especially in arguments or when stating one's opinions, reasons, etc.
(en primer lugar)
para empezar
used to state the first and foremost of a series of facts, opinions, questions etc., especially in an argument
(en realidad, por cierto)
de hecho
used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing
además
used to introduce additional information
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