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    Contrastes (en. Contrasts)

    /kon.tɾas.tes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Marked differences between characteristics, opinions, or situations.
    The contrasts between Western and Eastern cultures are evident.
    Los contrastes entre las culturas occidentales y orientales son evidentes.
    In art, the variation of tones that accentuates representation.
    The painting presents contrasts of light and shadow that make it more expressive.
    El cuadro presenta contrastes de luz y sombra que lo hacen más expresivo.
    Opposite or different relationship between two elements.
    Contrasts in music can create a dramatic effect.
    Los contrastes en la música pueden crear un efecto dramático.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contrastare', which means 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contrast of opinions
    Significant differences in viewpoints.
    contraste de opiniones
    create contrasts
    Generate clear differences or distinctions between elements.
    crear contrastes
    in contrast to
    Used to point out a specific difference between two things.
    en contraste con

    Related Words

    contrast
    Notable difference between two things.
    contraste
    to contrast
    To compare or distinguish between two or more elements.
    contrastar

    Slang Meanings

    Situation in which two things show shocking differences.
    That party was a total contrast to what I expected.
    Esa fiesta fue un contraste total de lo que esperaba.
    When something becomes evident due to its opposition with another thing.
    The contrast between her joy and the sadness of the environment was palpable.
    El contraste entre su alegría y la tristeza del ambiente era palpable.