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No. 4,777 in Spanish

contraria

Opposite or contrary.

In a sentence

  • La música que escucho es contraria a sus gustos.

    The music I listen to is contrary to his tastes.

    The word 'contraria' is used as an adjective to describe something that opposes or differs from another.

  • Ella siempre toma una posición contraria en las discusiones.

    She always takes a contrary position in debates.

    Here, 'contraria' functions as an adjective to describe a stance or attitude of opposition.

  • Su reacción fue contraria a las expectativas.

    Her reaction was contrary to expectations.

    In this sentence, 'contraria' is again an adjective highlighting the unexpected or opposing nature of something in relation to expectations.

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