contrarily

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. contrariamente
The weather is beautiful in Miami today. Contrarily, it is going to rain all day in Orlando.Hoy el clima está hermoso en Miami. Contrariamente, va a llover todo el día en Orlando.
a. obstinadamente
A toddler tends to behave contrarily if he is tired.Un niño pequeño suele comportarse obstinadamente si tiene sueño.
b. tercamente
Ellie is fiercely independent and acts contrarily when given advice.Ellie es tremendamente independiente y actúa tercamente cuando recibe consejos.
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