debatía

Debatía is a Spanish verb, specifically the imperfect indicative form of the verb "debatir." "Debatir" translates to "to debate" in English. Therefore, "debatía" means "he/she/it was debating," "he/she/it used to debate," or "I was debating," "I used to debate" depending on the subject pronoun context. This verb is used to describe an ongoing or habitual action in the past.

For example, in the sentence "El político debatía apasionadamente sobre el tema," "debatía" indicates that the politician was actively engaged in debating the subject over a period of time in the past. Similarly, "Ella debatía con sus compañeros todas las semanas" suggests a recurring action of debating. The imperfect tense is crucial for setting the scene and providing background information in narratives. It contrasts with the preterite tense, which describes completed actions in the past. Understanding the conjugation and usage of "debatía" is essential for comprehending Spanish past events and descriptions.