Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/diskuɾˈsivo/

Translation Options into English

• Discursive
• Argumentative
• Desultory
• Expository

Meaning and Usage

The term "discursivo" refers to anything related to discourse or the act of discussing or reasoning. In a philosophical context, it often pertains to a method or manner of presenting arguments or ideas that is rational or analytical. The word implies a certain flow or logic in language and expression, often leading to conclusions based on reasoning.

In Spanish, "discursivo" is used in both oral and written contexts, but it may appear more frequently in academic, philosophical, or literary texts than in conversational language.

Example Sentences

1. El ensayo tenía un enfoque discursivo que facilitaba la comprensión del tema.

2. The essay had a discursive approach that facilitated understanding of the topic.

3. En su argumento, el filósofo fue muy discursivo, cubriendo múltiples aspectos del problema.

4. In his argument, the philosopher was very discursive, covering multiple aspects of the issue.

5. La charla fue tan discursiva que algunos asistentes perdieron el hilo de la conversación.

6. The talk was so discursive that some attendees lost the thread of the conversation.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "discursivo" itself is not usually part of common idiomatic expressions, it is often used in contexts that relate to discourse, argumentation, and discussions.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Contexts

1. La disertación era tan discursiva que convenció a todos los asistentes.

2. The dissertation was so discursive that it convinced all attendees.

3. Los diálogos en la obra son muy discursivos, lo cual enriquece la trama.

4. The dialogues in the play are very discursive, which enriches the plot.

5. Para llegar a una conclusión, es esencial ser discursivo en el debate.

6. To reach a conclusion, it is essential to be discursive in the debate.

7. La estructura del informe es más discursiva que técnica.

8. The structure of the report is more discursive than technical.

9. Su estilo de escritura es discursivo y reflexivo, lo que atrae a muchos lectores.

10. His writing style is discursive and reflective, which attracts many readers.

Etymology

The word "discursivo" is derived from the Latin term discursivus, which means "running to and fro" or "moving about." This Latin root is related to discursus, meaning "running to a conclusion," which itself is derived from discurrere (to run apart), composed of dis- (apart) and currere (to run).

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Argumentativo (Argumentative) - Razonativo (Reasoning) - Expositivo (Expository)

Antonyms: - Concentrado (Concentrated) - Directo (Direct) - Resumido (Summarized)