contrary
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USAGE NOTE
This word must be preceded by the definite article in the sense shown in the noun.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. contrario
I'm open to hearing contrary points of view; in fact, I think they're extremely valuable.Estoy abierto a escuchar puntos de vista contrarios; de hecho, creo que son sumamente valiosos.
We believe that the proposed healthcare reforms are contrary to the interests of patients.Creemos que las reformas de la asistencia médica que se proponen son contrarias a los intereses de los pacientes.
b. opuesto
Our boss won't tolerate any contrary points of view.Nuestra jefa no tolera puntos de vista opuestos.
a. en contra
The ship was driven back into port by contrary winds.Los vientos en contra obligaron al barco a volver a puerto.
3. (obstinate)
a. terco
You were always such a contrary child. You'd never do what you were told.De pequeño, siempre fuiste muy terco. Nunca hacías lo que se te decía.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
"I don't know why you have to be so contrary!" she snapped. "We've always done it this way.""¡No sé por qué siempre tienes que llevarme la contraria!" dijo bruscamente. "Siempre lo hemos hecho así."
Harry obviously takes pleasure in being contrary.Es obvio que Harry se regodea en llevar la contraria.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. lo contrario
I know you think he's a difficult person, but my experience of him has always been the contrary.Sé que crees que es una persona de trato difícil, pero en mi experiencia siempre ha sido lo contrario.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. contrariamente
Contrary to everyone's expectations, the team reached the final.Contrariamente a lo que se esperaba, el equipo pasó a las finales.
b. en contra
Contrary to popular belief, bread is good for you.En contra de lo que comúnmente se cree, el pan es bueno para la salud.
c. al contrario
Contrary to what happened last time I made the journey, I got there in under two hours.Al contrario de lo que pasó la última vez que hice el viaje, llegué en menos de dos horas.
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