Discutiéndolas

Discutiéndolas is the gerund form of the Spanish verb discutir with the direct object pronoun las attached. It expresses an ongoing action of discussing them and is used in combination with auxiliary verbs such as estar, seguir, or andar to form progressive tenses.

In Spanish grammar, the pronoun can be placed before the conjugated verb or attached to the end of the gerund. For example: Las estoy discutiendo (I am discussing them) and Estoy discutiéndolas (I am discussing them). The attachment to the gerund often includes a written accent to preserve the original stress, as in discutándolas. This construction is common in both spoken and written Spanish, especially in contexts emphasizing ongoing discussion.

Usage and nuance: discutiéndolas emphasizes the continuity of the discussion and the presence of the object (las) within the action. It can appear in present, past, or future contexts when combined with appropriate auxiliaries (e.g., he estado discutiéndolas, hemos estado discutiéndolas, las está discutiendo ahora). In formal writing, speakers may opt for alternatives such as "discutirlas" with a separate verb, but discutiéndolas remains standard in progressive phrases.

Examples:

- Estoy discutiéndolas en este momento.

- Las hemos estado discutiendo para tomar una decisión.

- Ella está discutiéndolas con el equipo ahora mismo.