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paradox

/ˈpaɹədɒks/ /ˈpæɹədɑks/

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noun

Paradoja

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

Examples :

""This sentence is false" is a paradox."

“Esta frase es falsa” es una paradoja.

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Paradoja

A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.

Examples :

"It is an interesting paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty."

Es una paradoja interesante que beber mucha agua a menudo pueda hacerte sentir sediento.

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Paradoja

A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.

Examples :

""The harder I study for the test, the more nervous I get; it's a real paradox." "

Cuanto más estudio para el examen, más nervioso me pongo; es una verdadera paradoja.

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Paradoja

A thing involving contradictory yet interrelated elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time.

Examples :

"The student's desire for a good grade and his fear of failing created a paradox: he studied hard but also struggled with anxiety. "

El deseo del estudiante de obtener una buena calificación y su miedo a fracasar crearon una paradoja: estudió mucho pero también luchó contra la ansiedad.

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Paradoja

A person or thing having contradictory properties.

Examples :

"He is a paradox; you would not expect him in that political party."

Él es una paradoja; no lo esperarías en ese partido político.

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Paradoja, enigma

An unanswerable question or difficult puzzle, particularly one which leads to a deeper truth.

Examples :

"The seeming contradiction of wanting more free time while also wanting to accomplish more tasks is a common paradox in modern life. "

La aparente contradicción de querer más tiempo libre y al mismo tiempo querer realizar más tareas es una paradoja común en la vida moderna.

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Paradoja

A statement which is difficult to believe, or which goes against general belief.

Examples :

"The teacher's announcement that everyone was failing the test, yet the class average was unusually high, presented a paradox. "

El anuncio del profesor de que todos estaban suspendiendo el examen, pero el promedio de la clase era inusualmente alto, presentaba una paradoja.

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El uso de declaraciones paradójicas

The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.

Examples :

"The student presented a paradox: he said he hated school, yet he always got top marks. "

El estudiante presentó una paradoja: dijo que odiaba la escuela, pero siempre obtenía las mejores notas.

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Paradoja, contradicción

A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.

Examples :

"Saying "I am always lying" is a perfect example of a paradox, because if it's true, then it must be false, and if it's false, then it must be true. "

Decir "Siempre estoy mintiendo" es un ejemplo perfecto de paradoja, porque si es verdad, entonces debe ser falso, y si es falso, entonces debe ser verdad.

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Intervención paradójica

The practice of giving instructions that are opposed to the therapist's actual intent, with the intention that the client will disobey or be unable to obey.

Examples :

"The therapist's suggestion that she should try not to worry about her anxiety was a confusing paradox, intended to help her realize she could control her thoughts more than she believed. "

La sugerencia del terapeuta de que no se preocupara por su ansiedad fue una intervención paradójica confusa, destinada a ayudarla a darse cuenta de que podía controlar sus pensamientos más de lo que creía.

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