lo contrario

lo contrario(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. the opposite
¿Por qué cada vez que te digo que hagas algo haces justo lo contrario?Why every time I tell you to do something you just do the opposite?
b. otherwise
A menos que se especifique lo contrario, los precios no incluyen los gastos de envío.Prices do not include postage and packing unless otherwise specified.
c. the contrary
No estoy intentando convencerte de lo contrario, sino solo hacerte notar que hay otros puntos de vista.I'm not trying to convince you to the contrary, but rather to point out to you that there are other points of view.
d. anything different
Pues a mí él me parece buena persona. - Yo jamás dije lo contrario, solo me quejé de que es un poco aburrido.Well, I think he's a nice person. - I never said anything different; I just complained that he's a bit of a bore.
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