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controversial

controversial(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. controvertido
The legalization of marijuana is a controversial subject.La legalización de la marihuana es un tema controvertido.
b. polémico
She is a controversial candidate because of her views on gun control.Ella es una candidata polémica debido a sus ideas acerca del control de armas.
c. controversial
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Climate crisis has gone beyond being a controversial issue.La crisis climática ya pasó de ser un tema controversial.
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