/konˈtɾaɾjo/
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Translation
opposite, contrary
Word origin
From Latin contrarius ('opposite'), from contra ('against'). The same root gives English contrary and contrast.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contrarius
- English cognates
- contrary, contrast
Grammar
Femininecontraria
Masc pluralcontrarios
Fem pluralcontrarias
Examples
, .
On the contrary, I like it a lot.
.
He took the opposite direction.
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I am against that decision.
darse .
They were driving on the opposite side of the street without realising.
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We hold opposing opinions on almost everything.
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