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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: Proper documentation is an essential link in the chain of a successful audit, as it provides a clear record of financial transactions. 
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: They used historical examples as ammunition to support their argument in the meeting. 

Utilizaron ejemplos históricos como munición para respaldar su argumento en la reunión.

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 theory about climate change is arguable, as some researchers present conflicting evidence. 

La teoría sobre el cambio climático es discutible, ya que algunos investigadores presentan evidencia contradictoria.

arguably
arguably
[Adverbio]

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

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: Arguably, the new policy has led to improved efficiency in the workplace, but not everyone agrees. 

Podría decirse que la nueva política ha llevado a una mayor eficiencia en el lugar de trabajo, pero no todos están de acuerdo.

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: The environmentalist argued for the preservation of the rainforest to protect biodiversity. 

El ambientalista argumentó a favor de la preservación de la selva tropical para proteger la biodiversidad.

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: Her argumentative demeanor made it difficult for others to work with her collaboratively. 

Su actitud argumentativa hacía difícil que otros trabajaran con ella de manera colaborativa.

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: The treaty ended the war. At the same time, it ignored the refugees' plight. 
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 community leader's passionate speech was able to carry the residents. 

El apasionado discurso del líder de la comunidad pudo convencer a los residentes.

case
case
[Sustantivo]

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

razones, argumentos

razones, argumentos

Ex: The scientist presented a detailed case for her hypothesis, including experimental results and peer reviews. 

El científico presentó un argumento detallado para su hipótesis, incluyendo resultados experimentales y revisiones por pares.

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: She realized the logic was circular, going nowhere. 

Se dio cuenta de que la lógica era circular, sin llegar a ninguna parte.

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: Yesterday, the politician confidently claimed that the opposition's policies were harmful. 

Ayer, el político afirmó con seguridad que las políticas de la oposición eran perjudiciales.

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: The candidate's temper became a chink in her armor. 

El mal genio de la candidata se convirtió en su punto débil.

claim
claim
[Sustantivo]

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

afirmación

afirmación

Ex: She made a claim that the painting was an original Van Gogh, but she couldn't prove it. 

Ella hizo una afirmación de que la pintura era un Van Gogh original, pero no pudo probarlo.

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: The company had to concede the flaws in their product after customer complaints. 

La empresa tuvo que admitir los defectos en su producto después de las quejas de los clientes.

to confute
to confute
[Verbo]

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

refutar

refutar

Ex: The lawyer confuted the witness's testimony with contradictory facts. 

El abogado refutó el testimonio del testigo con hechos contradictorios.

consistently
consistently
[Adverbio]

in a way that is always the same

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The company has consistently met its quarterly targets. 

La empresa ha consistentemente cumplido sus objetivos trimestrales.

to contend
to contend
[Verbo]

to argue the truth of something

afirmar, sostener

afirmar, sostener

Ex: The historian contended that the ancient civilization was more advanced than previously believed. 

El historiador sostuvo que la civilización antigua era más avanzada de lo que se creía anteriormente.

corollary
corollary
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

corolario

corolario

Ex: The corollary of improving healthcare access is a longer average lifespan. 

El corolario de mejorar el acceso a la atención médica es una esperanza de vida promedio más larga.

count
count
[Sustantivo]

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

cargo, acusación

cargo, acusación

Ex: Each count in the contract was carefully reviewed. 

Cada cargo en el contrato fue cuidadosamente revisado.

counterargument
counterargument
[Sustantivo]

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

contraargumento

contraargumento

Ex: In the essay, he addressed potential counterarguments to his thesis to strengthen his argument. 

En el ensayo, abordó posibles contraargumentos a su tesis para fortalecer su argumento.

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: The witness provided a credible account of the incident, which helped the jury reach a verdict. 

El testigo proporcionó un relato creíble del incidente, lo que ayudó al jurado a llegar a un veredicto.

defense
defense
[Sustantivo]

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

defensa

defensa

Ex: Witnesses were called to support the defense. 

Se llamó a testigos para apoyar la defensa.

to defend
to defend
[Verbo]

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

defender

defender

Ex: He had to defend his business decisions during the board meeting. 

Tuvo que defender sus decisiones comerciales durante la reunión de la junta directiva.

defensible
defensible
[Adjetivo]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

defendible, justificable

defendible, justificable

Ex: Her cautious approach was defensible, considering the high stakes of the project. 

Su enfoque cauteloso era defendible, considerando los altos riesgos del proyecto.

dialectic
dialectic
[Sustantivo]

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

dialéctica

dialéctica

Ex: Debates in the seminar followed a strict dialectic format. 

Los debates en el seminario seguían un formato dialéctico estricto.

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: In dialectical discussions, participants strive to reconcile contradictions and reach a higher level of understanding. 

En las discusiones dialécticas, los participantes se esfuerzan por reconciliar contradicciones y alcanzar un nivel superior de comprensión.

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: His speech drove home the message that safety comes first. 
evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: Before drawing conclusions, it's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations. 

Antes de sacar conclusiones, es importante evaluar cuidadosamente todas las pruebas disponibles y considerar explicaciones alternativas.

to flatten
to flatten
[Verbo]

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

arrasar con

arrasar con

Ex: In the academic competition, she flattened her opponents with her depth of knowledge and quick thinking. 

En la competencia académica, ella aplastó a sus oponentes con su profundidad de conocimiento y rapidez de pensamiento.

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 guide will exposit the history of the ancient ruins for the visitors. 

El guía expondrá en detalle la historia de las ruinas antiguas para los visitantes.

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: They didn't follow celebrity news or political updates, or any kind of current events, for that matter. 

No seguían las noticias de celebridades ni las actualizaciones políticas, o cualquier tipo de noticias actuales, por cierto.

furthermore
furthermore
[Adverbio]

used to introduce additional information

además

además

Ex: The software offers a user-friendly interface, and furthermore, it incorporates advanced security features for data protection. 

El software ofrece una interfaz fácil de usar y, además, incorpora funciones de seguridad avanzadas para la protección de datos.

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