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Opinión y Argumento - Argumentar 1

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con argumentar, como "claim", "carry" y "aporia".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
ad hominem
ad hominem
[Adjetivo]

(of an argument) directed against a person and not their point of view

ad hominem

ad hominem

a link in the chain

a part of a larger system or process, with its specific qualities determined by the preceding adjectives

eslabón de la cadena

eslabón de la cadena

Ex: Jane's attention to detail is a crucial link in the chain for quality control, ensuring the products meet the highest standards. 
ammunition
ammunition
[Sustantivo]

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

municiones, artillería pesada

municiones, artillería pesada

Ex: The lawyer gathered substantial ammunition to strengthen her case in court. 
anyway
anyway
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a statement that confirms or supports a previous point

de todos modos, de todas formas

de todos modos, de todas formas

apologia
apologia
[Sustantivo]

a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions

apología

apología

aporia
aporia
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a theory or argument cannot be true because two or more parts of it are contradictory

aporía

aporía

arguable
arguable
[Adjetivo]

(of an ideology or opinion) not certain and could be backed up by facts and reasons

defendible, justificable

defendible, justificable

Ex: The fairness of the election is arguable, with different viewpoints on the matter. 
arguably
arguably
[Adverbio]

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: He is arguably the best player in the league, consistently delivering outstanding performances. 
to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

argumentar, discutir

argumentar, discutir

Ex: He argued that increasing funding for education would lead to long-term benefits for society. 
argument
argument
[Sustantivo]

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

discusión

discusión

argumentation
argumentation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of logical reasoning for persuading others

argumentación, argumento

argumentación, argumento

argumentative
argumentative
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

discutidor, argumentativo

discutidor, argumentativo

Ex: His argumentative nature often leads to heated discussions with his peers. 
a stick to beat {sb/sth} with

something that can be used as a basis for criticism or punishment of someone

un arma con la que atacar a algn

un arma con la que atacar a algn

at the same time

used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account

al mismo tiempo, por otro lado

al mismo tiempo, por otro lado

Ex: She defended her thesis at the same time as managing a lab. 
to belabor the point

to keep repeating or stressing an idea, argument, etc., especially when it is unnecessary

insistir demasiado en ese punto

insistir demasiado en ese punto

to [be] on (firm|solid) ground

to be in a strong position in an argument due to having all the facts

hablar con conocimiento de causa

hablar con conocimiento de causa

by extension

used for taking the situation or same line of argument one step further

por extensión

por extensión

to carry
to carry
[Verbo]

to persuade a group of people to accept one's arguments by winning their support or sympathy

persuadir

persuadir

Ex: The charismatic candidate was able to carry the audience with his compelling vision for the future. 
case
case
[Sustantivo]

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

razones, argumentos

razones, argumentos

Ex: The lawyer built a strong case by presenting a series of compelling pieces of evidence. 
casuistry
casuistry
[Sustantivo]

the practice of unsound reasoning and falsely arguing questions in a clever way

casuística

casuística

circular
circular
[Adjetivo]

(of reasoning or argument) using a statement to prove itself

circular

circular

Ex: His explanation was criticized as circular reasoning. 
circularity
circularity
[Sustantivo]

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

circularidad

circularidad

to claim
to claim
[Verbo]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night. 
chink in {one's} armor

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

punto débil, flanco débil

punto débil, flanco débil

Ex: His lack of experience was the chink in his armor. 
claim
claim
[Sustantivo]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

afirmación

afirmación

Ex: His claim that he had seen a UFO was met with skepticism. 
to climb down

to move to a different opinion or to admit to one's mistakes

admitir

admitir

clincher
clincher
[Sustantivo]

a fact, remark, or action that settles a dispute decisively

argumento contundente

argumento contundente

to concede
to concede
[Verbo]

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

reconocer, admitir

reconocer, admitir

Ex: After a heated debate, he finally conceded that he might have been wrong. 
to confute
to confute
[Verbo]

to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

refutar

refutar

Ex: The scientist confuted the flawed hypothesis with rigorous experimentation. 
consistently
consistently
[Adverbio]

in a way that is always the same

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: He consistently delivers high-quality work on every project. 
to contend
to contend
[Verbo]

to argue the truth of something

afirmar, sostener

afirmar, sostener

Ex: The lawyer contended that her client was innocent based on new evidence presented in court. 
corollary
corollary
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

corolario

corolario

Ex: The rise in crime rates was a corollary of the economic downturn. 
count
count
[Sustantivo]

an individual argument, allegation, or item under discussion in reasoning or debate

cargo, acusación

cargo, acusación

Ex: The lawyer addressed each count in the indictment. 
counterargument
counterargument
[Sustantivo]

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

contraargumento

contraargumento

Ex: She anticipated the counterarguments to her proposal and prepared strong rebuttals. 
counterexample
counterexample
[Sustantivo]

an example or a fact that refutes or contradicts a theory, hypothesis, or a proposition

contraejemplo

contraejemplo

credible
credible
[Adjetivo]

able to be believed or relied on

creíble

creíble

Ex: After all the evidence was presented, her alibi seemed more credible than before. 
defense
defense
[Sustantivo]

a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal

defensa

defensa

Ex: The lawyer prepared the defense carefully for trial. 
to defend
to defend
[Verbo]

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

defender

defender

Ex: She worked hard to defend her research against critics in the academic community. 
defensible
defensible
[Adjetivo]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

defendible, justificable

defendible, justificable

Ex: His decision to leave early was defensible given the worsening weather conditions. 
dialectic
dialectic
[Sustantivo]

a structured method of reasoning in which truth is reached through the systematic exchange of logical arguments

dialéctica

dialéctica

Ex: The philosopher taught dialectic as a way to uncover inconsistencies in thought. 
dialectical
dialectical
[Adjetivo]

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

dialéctico

dialéctico

Ex: The dialectical approach to reasoning involves engaging with opposing arguments to uncover underlying truths. 
to [drive] {sth} home

to make a point unmistakably clear by stressing it, providing proof, or using examples

subrayar un punto

subrayar un punto

Ex: The teacher drove home the importance of reviewing for the exam. 
evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including DNA analysis and eyewitness testimony, to support their case. 
to flatten
to flatten
[Verbo]

to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.

arrasar con

arrasar con

Ex: Despite his best efforts, she flattened him in the debate with her well-researched points and persuasive arguments. 
to flesh out

to explain or describe something in detail, often in a formal or structured manner

hacer más sustancioso

hacer más sustancioso

Ex: The professor will exposit the principles of economics during the lecture. 
for a start

used to introduce the first point in the series, especially in arguments or when stating one's opinions, reasons, etc.

para empezar

para empezar

for starters

used to state the first and foremost of a series of facts, opinions, questions etc., especially in an argument

para empezar, en primer lugar

para empezar, en primer lugar

for that matter
for that matter
[Adverbio]

used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing

de hecho, en realidad, por cierto

de hecho, en realidad, por cierto

Ex: I don't like coffee, and, for that matter, I'm not a fan of tea either. 
furthermore
furthermore
[Adverbio]

used to introduce additional information

además

además

Ex: The research findings supported the hypothesis, and furthermore, they provided valuable insights into potential applications. 
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