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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