Adversa (en. Adverse)

/adˈβeɾsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has a negative or unfavorable effect.

Adverse conditions hindered the project's progress.

Las condiciones adversas dificultaron el avance del proyecto.

That is in opposition or against.

They faced adverse forces during the battle.

Se enfrentaron a fuerzas adversas durante la batalla.

That causes difficulties or setbacks.

Adverse circumstances made them change their plans.

Las circunstancias adversas hicieron que cambiaran de planes.

It derives from the Latin 'adversus', which means 'opposite' or 'against'.

against all odds

Despite the difficulties or challenges.

contra viento y marea

to swim against the tide

To perform an action in opposition to what is common or favored.

nadar contra corriente

every cloud has a silver lining

Positive outcomes can arise from adverse situations.

no hay mal que por bien no venga

adversity

Condition of being adverse, difficulty or setback.

adversidad

adversary

Person who opposes another in a dispute or competition.

adversario

adverse

That is contrary or unfavorable.

adverso

To be in a complicated or unfavorable situation.

I was going through an adverse streak, but I managed to get through.

Estuve en una racha adversa, pero logré salir adelante.

To go through difficult times.

That week was adverse, but I learned a lot.

Esa semana fue adversa, pero aprendí mucho.