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Opinión y Argumento - Argumentar 3

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con argumentar, como "thrust", "slant" y "sophist".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
ratiocination
[Sustantivo]

the process of logical thinking or reasoning

raciocinación

raciocinación

Ex: Students are encouraged to develop ratiocination skills through exercises in critical thinking and problem-solving .

‌to gain advantage over others by doing or saying something that receives a positive reaction, especially in an argument

sacar ventaja

sacar ventaja

to try to prove that one is more clever than someone else by making witty remarks

sacar ventaja

sacar ventaja

to clearly demonstrate something, especially the way that an argument, speech, etc. will develop so that everyone will notice and understand

hacer evidente

hacer evidente

signposting
[Sustantivo]

‌the process of showing or understanding how something such as a speech or argument is organized or is going to develop

señalización

señalización

to slant
[Verbo]

to interpret or present information with a subjective point of view or bias

presentar de forma parcial

presentar de forma parcial

Ex: The politician 's speech was accused slanting the narrative .
sophist
[Sustantivo]

someone that is skilled in devious argumentation

sofista

sofista

sophistry
[Sustantivo]

the clever use of arguments that seem correct and convincing but are actually false in order to deceive people

sofistería

sofistería

special pleading
[Sustantivo]

an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view

argumento especial, petición especial

argumento especial, petición especial

to highlight insignificant details or small distinctions between two things

buscarle tres pies al gato, buscarle el pelo al huevo

buscarle tres pies al gato, buscarle el pelo al huevo

Ex: In negotiations , it 's important to splitting hairs over minor details and instead focus on reaching a fair agreement .
summing-up
[Sustantivo]

the judge's summary near the end of a trial in court, specifically to remind the jury of the evidence and the main arguments concerning the case

resumen

resumen

to sum up
[Verbo]

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

resumir, hacer un resumen de

resumir, hacer un resumen de

Ex: He summed up the novel's plot in a few sentences for those who hadn't read it.
to support
[Verbo]

to provide evidence or information in order to prove that something, especially a claim or idea is true

apoyar, sustentar

apoyar, sustentar

Ex: The marketing team collected customer testimonials support the effectiveness of the new product .
to sustain
[Verbo]

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

respaldar

respaldar

Ex: She presented facts and research sustain her position during the debate .
syllogism
[Sustantivo]

a type of logical argument that uses deductive reasoning to conclude based on two premises claimed or supposed to be true

silogismo

silogismo

talking point
[Sustantivo]

a topic of interest, especially one that supports a particular argument that invites discussion

tema de discusión

tema de discusión

the most probable result or answer obtained from the evidence on both sides of an argument

balance de la evidencia

balance de la evidencia

there
[Adverbio]

regarding a specific issue or matter

ahí

ahí

Ex: You 've got there, I do n't know the answer .
the thrust
[Sustantivo]

(of an argument, policy, etc.) the main point that shows the main idea or intention of what someone is saying or doing

idea central

idea central

to start with
[Adverbio]

used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered

en primer lugar, para empezar

en primer lugar, para empezar

Ex: To start with, we should focus on improving communication within the team .
touche
[interjección]

used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

tienes razón

tienes razón

Ex: I may have underestimated your ability to counter my remarks, touché.
unanswerable
[Adjetivo]

(of an argument or claim) impossible to refute or disagree with because of being clearly true

incontestable

incontestable

unarguable
[Adjetivo]

not open to argument or disagreement

indiscutible

indiscutible

unarguably
[Adverbio]

in a way that can not be disputed or disagreed with

indiscutible

indiscutible

unchallengeable
[Adjetivo]

(of a belief, idea, etc.) impossible to oppose or argue with

indiscutible

indiscutible

to back up or form the basis of an argument by providing support

apoyar, respaldar

apoyar, respaldar

underpinning
[Sustantivo]

a set of opinions, motives, or ideas that serve as a foundation of an argument, claim, etc.

apoyo

apoyo

weak point
[Sustantivo]

a flaw or imperfection in one's character that makes one vulnerable

punto débil, punto flaco

punto débil, punto flaco

while
[Conjunción]

despite the fact that; even though

mientras que

mientras que

Ex: While he faced numerous challenges , he never gave up on his dream .
whilst
[Conjunción]

used to indicate a contrast between two things

mientras que

mientras que

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

dar una paliza a alguien

dar una paliza a alguien

Ex: The reigning champion wiped the floor with his opponent in the tennis match.
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