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    Contraste (en. Contrast)

    /kon'tɾaste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Clear difference between two or more elements being compared.
    Example Sentence: The contrast between the sun and the shadow is very marked in this painting.
    El contraste entre el sol y la sombra es muy marcado en esta pintura.
    Definition: Opposition between ideas, concepts, or situations.
    Example Sentence: The author uses the contrast between joy and sadness to highlight his message.
    El autor utiliza el contraste entre la alegría y la tristeza para resaltar su mensaje.
    Definition: Technique used in photography and visual arts to enhance differences.
    Example Sentence: The contrast of black and white in the photograph gives it a dramatic effect.
    El contraste del blanco y negro en la fotografía le da un efecto dramático.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'contrastare', which means 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: color contrast
    Common Phrase Meaning: Notable visual difference between two colors.
    contraste de colores
    Common Phrase: to make a contrast
    Common Phrase Meaning: To compare two or more things to highlight their differences.
    hacer un contraste
    Common Phrase: cultural contrast
    Common Phrase Meaning: Differences between cultures that stand out when comparing them.
    contraste cultural

    Related Words

    Related Word: to contrast
    Related Word Description: To compare two things to point out their differences.
    contrastar
    Related Word: contrasted
    Related Word Description: That has been compared to highlight differences.
    contrastado
    Related Word: contradictory
    Related Word Description: That presents opposition or contradiction.
    contradictorio

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: A difference that surprises or impresses.
    Slang Example: The contrast in their personalities is evident, one is serious and the other is very funny.
    El contraste en sus personalidades es evidente, uno es serio y el otro es muy divertido.
    Slang Meaning: A drastic change in a situation.
    Slang Example: The contrast of her current life compared to her past is incredible.
    El contraste de su vida actual comparada con su pasado es increíble.