noun🔗ShareLo contrario, opuestoThe opposite."The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "Lo contrario de una buena boleta de calificaciones es una mala.attitudephilosophylogicieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrario, contradictorioOne of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false."The teacher presented two contrary ideas about the cause of the historical event; either a political conspiracy or a series of unfortunate accidents. "El profesor presentó dos ideas contrarias sobre la causa del evento histórico: o una conspiración política o una serie de desafortunados accidentes.philosophylogicieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecir, oponerseTo oppose; to frustrate."The harsh criticism from my teacher contraryed my efforts to improve my essay grade. "Las duras críticas de mi profesor contrariaron mis esfuerzos por mejorar la nota de mi ensayo.attitudeactioncharacterwayphilosophyieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecir, impugnarTo impugn."The teacher contraryed the student's claim, questioning its accuracy. "El profesor contradijo la afirmación del estudiante, cuestionando su exactitud.attitudecommunicationieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecirTo contradict (someone or something)."My sister often contraries my mother's advice on how to cook dinner. "Mi hermana a menudo contradice los consejos de mi madre sobre cómo cocinar la cena.attitudecommunicationlanguagestatementieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecir, oponerse aTo do the opposite of (someone or something)."My sister always contraries my mother's advice. "Mi hermana siempre contradice los consejos de mi madre.attitudeactionieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecir, oponerseTo act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to."Despite promising to study, he constantly contraryed his efforts, choosing instead to play video games. "A pesar de prometer estudiar, constantemente contradecía sus esfuerzos, eligiendo en cambio jugar videojuegos.attitudecharacteractiontendencyieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecir, oponerseTo argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion."During the family meeting, my sister contrarily argued that the new vacation plan was too expensive. "Durante la reunión familiar, mi hermana se opuso argumentando que el nuevo plan de vacaciones era demasiado caro.attitudecommunicationlanguagephilosophysocietyieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecir, oponerseTo be self-contradictory; to become reversed."His initial statement about wanting a quiet evening at home contrary to his later insistence on going to a noisy concert. "Su declaración inicial sobre querer una noche tranquila en casa contradecía su insistencia posterior en ir a un concierto ruidoso.attitudecharactertendencyphilosophyieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareContrario, opuestoOpposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse."contrary winds"Vientos contrariosattitudecharactermoralphilosophyieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharecontrario, contradictorioOpposed; contradictory; inconsistent."What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus."Lo que puede ser "políticamente correcto" podría ser contrario a las enseñanzas de Jesús.attitudecharacterphilosophylogicieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareContrario, rebeldeGiven to opposition; perverse; wayward."a contrary disposition; a contrary child"Una disposición contraria; un niño rebelde.attitudecharacterhumanmoralieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗SharePor el contrarioContrarily"Despite the rain forecast, the children played outside contrarily. "Contrariamente al pronóstico de lluvia, los niños jugaron afuera.attitudecharacterieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading