SpanishB2Lesson 8.2
🇪🇸 Spanish B2 · Lesson 8.2

Capstone argumentativo — B2 argumentative capstone

Produce a structured argumentative text: thesis, arguments, conclusion.

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a modo de introducciónby way of introduction 🔊
sostener una posturato hold/defend a position 🔊
un argumento sólidoa sound argument 🔊
rebatir la objeciónto refute the objection 🔊
en definitivain short / all in all 🔊
abogar porto advocate for 🔊

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« En definitiva, abogo por una solución que concilie el progreso y los derechos. » 🔊
In short, I advocate for a solution that reconciles progress and rights.
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A modo de introducción, sostengo que la inteligencia artificial debe regularse con urgencia. 🔊By way of introduction, I argue that artificial intelligence must be regulated urgently.
Mi primer argumento sólido es que, sin normas claras, se vulnera la privacidad de millones de personas. 🔊My first sound argument is that, without clear rules, the privacy of millions is violated.
En segundo lugar, conviene que un organismo independiente supervise los algoritmos para que no discriminen. 🔊Secondly, it's advisable for an independent body to oversee algorithms so that they don't discriminate.
Es cierto que la regulación podría frenar la innovación; no obstante, esa objeción se rebate con incentivos bien diseñados. 🔊It's true that regulation could slow innovation; nevertheless, that objection is refuted with well-designed incentives.
Si los gobiernos hubieran actuado antes, hoy no estaríamos corriendo detrás de la tecnología. 🔊If governments had acted sooner, we wouldn't be running after the technology today.
En definitiva, abogo por una regulación que proteja a la ciudadanía sin asfixiar el progreso. 🔊In short, I advocate for regulation that protects citizens without stifling progress.
Grammar in focus · structuring an argumentative text

An argumentative piece follows a clear arc. Introduction: state the thesis (« Sostengo que… », « A modo de introducción… »). Body: ordered arguments (« En primer lugar », « En segundo lugar », « Asimismo ») each supported with evidence, plus a concession-rebuttal (« Es cierto que… no obstante… »). Conclusion: restate and call to action (« En definitiva », « Abogo por… »). Cohesion comes from reusing every B2 tool: the subjunctive of purpose (« para que no discriminen »), the pasiva refleja (« se vulnera la privacidad »), counterfactuals (« si hubieran actuado, no estaríamos… »), and varied connectors. Keep one idea per paragraph and let the thesis echo in the conclusion without copying it verbatim.

Write it yourself

Write a full argumentative paragraph (6–8 sentences) on a B2 topic: thesis → two arguments → concession-rebuttal → conclusion. Use the subjunctive, one passive form and at least three connectors.

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Tip for this task
« ¡Bien! » Check your arc: thesis up front, ordered arguments, one « Es cierto que… no obstante… » move, then « En definitiva… ». Weave in a pasiva refleja (« se debería… ») and a purpose clause (« para que… »). Don't copy your thesis word-for-word in the conclusion — rephrase it.

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1. The correct order of an argumentative text is…
2. « para que no ___ » (purpose, so they don't discriminate).
3. « Abogar por » means…
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