Spanish Phrase
Quiero discutir esto.
Meaning
Literally, ‘I want to discuss this.’ It signals a clear intention to talk about a specific topic, idea, or problem that both speakers are aware of.
When to use
Use it when you need to bring a subject to the table—during meetings, classroom debates, or personal conversations where you want to explore a point in depth.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quierodiscutiresto
Quiero (querer)
‘Quiero’ is the first‑person singular present of the verb ‘querer’ (to want). It expresses a personal desire or intention.
Discutir (infinitive)
‘Discutir’ is an infinitive verb meaning ‘to discuss, to talk about, to debate’. It does not need a preposition when followed directly by the object.
Esto (demonstrative pronoun)
‘Esto’ points to something that has just been mentioned or is physically present; it translates to ‘this’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Podemos hablar de la propuesta del proyecto?
Can we talk about the project proposal?
Claro, quiero discutir esto.
Sure, I want to discuss this.
✕Common Mistakes
Quiero discutir con esto.
‘Discutir’ already takes the object directly; adding ‘con’ changes the meaning to ‘argue with’.
Quiero discutir esto ahora mismo.
While not grammatically wrong, it can sound abrupt; consider adding a polite marker like ‘por favor’ or using ‘Me gustaría…’
↔Alternatives
Me gustaría discutir esto.
I would like to discuss this.
Quisiera debatir esto.
I would like to debate this.
Deseo hablar de esto.
I wish to talk about this.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking contexts, stating a desire directly with ‘Quiero…’ can sound assertive. In formal or very polite settings, soften it with ‘Me gustaría…’ or ‘Quisiera…’ to avoid appearing too demanding.