discutisteis

Discutisteis is the second person plural preterite of the Spanish verb discutir, used in the vosotros form. It translates to “you all argued” or “you all discussed” in English, depending on context. The choice between arguing and discussing depends on the objects or topics involved and the speaker’s intention.

Etymology and form: discutir comes from Latin discutere, meaning to shake apart or examine, and has since developed into the modern Spanish verb meaning to discuss or to argue. In the preterite tense, vosotros forms follow a regular pattern for -ir verbs: discutisteis, yielding the pronunciation and spelling typical of encuentros in Spain. The form is distinct from the Latin American preference for ustedes instead of vosotros in many contexts.

Usage and regional notes: discutisteis is most common in Spain, where the vosotros paradigm is standard. In Latin America, speakers typically use ustedes discutieron for the second person plural in the same past tense. The verb itself can convey either a neutral discussion or a heated argument, with the nuance depending on context, intonation, and accompanying prepositions such as sobre (about) or con (with).

Examples:

- Ayer discutisteis sobre la estrategia del equipo.

- ¿Qué discutisteis con tus compañeros durante la reunión?

See also: discutir, pretérito indefinido, vosotros conjugations, regional variations between Spain and Latin America.