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    Contrarios (en. Opposite)

    /konˈtɾaɾios/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Things, ideas, or people that oppose each other.
    Love and hate are opposite feelings.
    El amor y el odio son sentimientos contrarios.
    Positions or opinions that contradict each other.
    The opposites in a debate can reach a consensus.
    Los contrarios en un debate pueden llegar a un consenso.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'contrarius', which means 'opposite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be opposites
    To be in disagreement or opposition.
    ser contrarios

    Related Words

    opposition
    A situation in which two or more elements are in disagreement.
    oposición
    antonym
    A word that has an opposite meaning to another.
    antónimo

    Slang Meanings

    Opposed
    They are opposites in their way of thinking, they are always opposed.
    Ellos son contrarios en su forma de pensar, siempre están enfrentados.
    Rivals
    In sports, the opponents always seek to surpass the rival.
    En el deporte, los contrarios siempre buscan superar al rival.