contrapunteo

el contrapunteo
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (verbal exchange)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. debate
Hubo un acalorado contrapunteo entre los legisladores a raíz del proyecto de suba de impuestos.There was a heated debate among legislators on the tax rise project.
2. (quarrel)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. argument
Hubo un fuerte contrapunteo entre el gerente y Pepe por el tema del aumento.There was a strong argument between the manager and Pepe in conexion with the pay rise.
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