Opuestas (en. Opposite)
/oˈpwestas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is placed or manifested in the opposite sense.
The opinions of the two politicians are completely opposed.
Las opiniones de los dos políticos son completamente opuestas.
That is in confrontation or contradiction with something.
The opposite interests of the two parties hinder the agreement.
Los intereses opuestos de las dos partes dificultan el acuerdo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'oppositus', which means 'opposed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
opposite seasons
Refers to seasons that are contrary, such as summer and winter.
estaciones opuestas
opposite points
Refers to locations or positions that are in opposite directions.
puntos opuestos
Related Words
opposition
Action of opposing or resisting.
oposición
contradiction
Action of affirming the opposite of what has been said.
contradicción
opposite
That is completely different or that opposes something.
contrario
Slang Meanings
Strong confrontation between two things.
The discussion turned into a fight of opposites.
La discusión se volvió una pelea de opuestas.
Situations that have nothing to do with each other.
Their lifestyles are opposite, they cannot understand each other.
Sus estilos de vida son opuestas, no pueden entenderse.