contrariedad

la contrariedad(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. contrary nature
El filósofo sostiene que existe contrariedad entre la ciencia y la religión.The philosopher claims that there is a contrary nature between science and religion.
b. opposition
A pesar de la contrariedad de sus padres, Manuela decidió estudiar artes liberales.In spite of her parent's opposition, Manuela decided to study liberal arts.
a. setback
Tuvimos muchas contrariedades y hasta nos perdimos, pero finalmente llegamos a la cabaña de verano.We had many setbacks and even got lost, but we finally arrived at the summer cottage.
a. annoyance
La burocracia es una contrariedad.Bureaucracy is an annoyance.
b. vexation
Asegúrate de que tu crítica sea constructiva en lugar de ser una contrariedad.Make sure your criticism is constructive instead of a vexation.
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