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"Controversia" is a noun which is often translated as "controversy", and "polémica" is a noun which is also often translated as "controversy". Learn more about the difference between "controversia" and "polémica" below.
la controversia(
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troh
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. controversy
La película sobre la relación incestuosa desató una gran controversia.The movie about the incestuous relationship sparked a great controversy.
la polémica(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (conflict)
a. controversy
El aborto todavía es una polémica en varias comunidades.Abortion is still a controversy among many communities.
