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contrary Meaning in Spanish (contrary significado en español)

adjectivecontrario
nouncontrario
contrario in English:contrary
Phonetic:konˈtɾaɾjo
Plural: contraries
Gender:Masculino
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de contrary en español es contrario. (Opuesto en naturaleza, dirección o tendencia, a menudo implicando un conflicto o desacuerdo.)

Definitions of Contrary

  1. 1
    adjective
    contrario

    Being opposite in nature, direction, or tendency, often implying a conflict or disagreement.

    Opuesto en naturaleza, dirección o tendencia, a menudo implicando un conflicto o desacuerdo.

  2. 2
    noun
    contrario

    The exact opposite of something, often used in phrases like 'on the contrary'.

    Lo opuesto exacto de algo, a menudo usado en frases como 'al contrario'.

Example Sentences

formal

“His actions were contrary to his stated beliefs.”

Sus acciones eran contrarias a sus creencias declaradas.

casual

“On the contrary, I think it's a great idea.”

Al contrario, creo que es una gran idea.

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Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

opuestodivergenteenfrentado

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

acordeconformesimilar

Inflected Word Forms

nouncontrarian
adverbcontrarily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on the contraryexpression

Used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of one just made.

contrary to popular beliefexpression

Despite what most people think or believe.