noun · B1 · Often · mainly US

argument

спор

Meaning of argument

verbal dispute

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EN-UK/ˈkwɒrəl/
EN-US/ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
RU[ˈspor]
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argument with Russian translation

argument usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇬🇧en-UK🇷🇺ru

She left the room after a quarrel with her sister about the TV.

Она вышла из комнаты после спора с сестрой из-за телевизора.

🇬🇧en-UK🇷🇺ru

They had a quick quarrel over the bill and then apologised.

Они быстро поссорились из-за счёта, но спор быстро уладился, и они извинились.

🇺🇸US

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

They had an argument about who would pick up the kids from school.

У них был спор о том, кто заберёт детей из школы.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

After a small argument with his boss, he went outside to calm down.

После небольшого спора с начальником он вышел на улицу, чтобы успокоиться.

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argument belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

argument
спор
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parents
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dad
child
children

argument synonyms

Related words worth learning together

argument
общий нейтральный термин для спора или разногласия
quarrel
обычно о ссоре между людьми, часто эмоциональная
dispute
чаще формальный или юридический спор, разногласие по фактам или правам
spat
короткая мелкая ссора, обычно между партнёрами или друзьями
tiff
маленькая ссора, обычно краткая и не серьёзная
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🇬🇧en

общий нейтральный термин для спора или разногласия

B1Very Often

They had an argument about money.

🇬🇧en

обычно о ссоре между людьми, часто эмоциональная

B1Often

They had a quarrel and haven't spoken since.

🇬🇧en

чаще формальный или юридический спор, разногласие по фактам или правам

B2Often

The companies are in a dispute over the contract.

S
🇬🇧en
spat

короткая мелкая ссора, обычно между партнёрами или друзьями

B2Rarely

They had a little spat about the chores.

T
🇬🇧en
tiff

маленькая ссора, обычно краткая и не серьёзная

B2Rarely

They had a tiff but made up quickly.

S
🇬🇧en
squabble

шумная, мелочная ссора, часто о пустяках

B2Rarely

The kids were squabbling over toys.

🇬🇧en

британский разговорный термин для ссоры или спора; громкая ссора

B2Often

They had a row after the meeting.

🇬🇧en

может означать как словесную ссору, так и физическую драку; более сильное, агрессивное

B1Often

Their argument turned into a fight.

🇬🇧en

структурированный или формальный спор, обмен мнениями по теме

B2Often

There was a lively debate about climate policy.

🇬🇧en

менее конфликтный, нейтральный обмен мнениями; может быть конструктивной беседой

B1Very Often

We had a long discussion about the plan.

A
🇬🇧en
altercation

громкая и часто агрессивная ссора, может перейти в физическую сцену

C1Rarely

An altercation broke out outside the bar.

C
🇬🇧en
contention

спор в значении предмета разногласий или претензия; часто формальное/письменное

C1Rarely

The main contention in the report is about funding.

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Questions about this word

What does argument mean?

verbal dispute

How do you pronounce argument?

argument is pronounced as /ˈkwɒrəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is argument used in a sentence?

She left the room after a quarrel with her sister about the TV. Translation: Она вышла из комнаты после спора с сестрой из-за телевизора.

Is argument part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, argument (спор) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is argument part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, argument (спор) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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