What does "debate" mean in English?

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debate

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Alternative translations of "debate"

discussion
argument
dispute
controversy

Examples of how to use "debate" in Spanish

Spanish
Hubo un intenso debate sobre el tema.
English
There was an intense debate on the topic.
Spanish
El debate sobre la educación fue interesante.
English
The debate about education was interesting.
Spanish
Participé en un debate escolar ayer.
English
I participated in a school debate yesterday.
Spanish
Vimos el debate en la televisión juntos.
English
We watched the debate on television together.
Spanish
El debate académico duró toda la tarde.
English
The academic debate lasted all afternoon.

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Hubo un intenso debate sobre el tema.

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