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    Contrarias (en. Opposing)

    /kontɾaˈɾjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is opposite to something else.
    Opinions on the topic are contrary.
    Las opiniones sobre el tema son contrarias.
    That presents an opposition or contradiction.
    The opposing forces cancel each other out.
    Las fuerzas contrarias se anulan entre sí.
    That is in opposition to something.
    The contrary paths lead to different destinations.
    Los caminos contrarias llevan a destinos distintos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contrarius', meaning opposite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opposites and contraries
    It refers to things that are in opposition or differ significantly.
    opuestos y contrarios
    establish contrary differences
    To indicate and highlight differences in viewpoints or situations.
    marcar diferencias contrarias

    Related Words

    contradiction
    Act of stating the opposite of something.
    contradicción
    opposition
    Action of opposing something.
    oposición
    divergence
    Separation resulting from a difference.
    divergencia

    Slang Meanings

    In debate situations, it can be used to refer to extreme positions.
    In that meeting, the two colleagues had very contrary points of view.
    En esa reunión, los dos colegas tenían puntos de vista muy contrarias.
    Colloquial use to express outright disagreement.
    In my group of friends, we have contrary opinions about the movie.
    En mi grupo de amigos, tenemos opiniones contrarias sobre la película.