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    Contrastaba (en. Contrasted)

    /kontras'taba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate differences between two or more elements.
    She contrasted the colors to find the perfect combination.
    Ella contrastaba los colores para encontrar la combinación perfecta.
    To highlight something by comparing it to another thing.
    The critiques contrasted her work with that of other artists.
    Las críticas contrastaban su trabajo con el de otros artistas.
    To examine through comparison.
    The student contrasted the theories of both authors in his essay.
    El estudiante contrastaba las teorías de ambos autores en su ensayo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'contrastare', which means 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contrast ideas
    To compare and analyze different concepts or thoughts.
    contrastar ideas
    to contrast opinions
    To examine and compare different viewpoints on a topic.
    contrastar opiniones

    Related Words

    contrast
    Notable difference between two elements.
    contraste
    contrasting
    The act of contrasting or comparing.
    contrastación
    counterpoint
    An element that highlights an idea through opposition.
    contrapunto

    Slang Meanings

    To highlight something unexpected.
    His analysis contrasted with what everyone thought.
    Su análisis contrastaba con lo que todos pensaban.
    To see a situation from different angles.
    I always like to contrast opinions before making a decision.
    Siempre me gusta contrastar las opiniones antes de tomar una decisión.