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    Contraía (en. Contracted)

    /konˈtra.i.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Opposition or resistance to something.
    His opposition to the proposal was evident.
    Su contracía a la propuesta fue evidente.
    Negative reaction to a situation.
    The employees' opposition was clear during the meeting.
    La contracía de los empleados fue clara durante la reunión.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin root 'contra' + the suffix '-ía,' which denotes action or condition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    natural contraction
    Instinctive reaction of opposition.
    contracía natural

    Related Words

    counteract
    To act against something to reduce its effect.
    contrarrestar
    contradiction
    Manifestation or expression that opposes another.
    contradicción

    Slang Meanings

    Strong disagreement.
    His opposition was so intense that everyone noticed it.
    Su contracía fue tan intensa que todos la notaron.
    Rejection of a popular idea.
    Showing opposition to trends can be seen as being original.
    Mostrar contracía a las modas puede ser visto como ser original.