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    Opuesto (en. Opposite)

    /oˈpuesto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An element found in a contrary state or place.
    Fire is the opposite of water.
    El fuego es el opuesto del agua.
    That which faces or contradicts.
    His opinion is the opposite of mine.
    Su opinión es el opuesto de la mía.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'oppositus', meaning 'that which is in front of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opposite ear
    Body part located on the side opposite to the normal ear.
    oído opuesto
    opposite point
    Position diametrically opposed to another.
    punto opuesto
    opposite in terms
    Situation where contradictory ideas are presented.
    opuesto en términos

    Related Words

    contrary
    That opposes something or someone.
    contrario
    antonym
    A word that has an opposite meaning to another.
    antónimo
    opposition
    The act of opposing or contrasting.
    contraposición

    Slang Meanings

    Antonym commonly used in conversations.
    That is the opposite of what I think.
    Ese es el opuesto a lo que pienso.
    Used in disputes to denote the opposing side.
    I always choose the opposite to provoke.
    Siempre elijo el opuesto para provocar.