on the contrary in Italian
on the contrary in Italian is al contrario, anzi — on the contrary means used to reject what has just been said and assert the opposite. It signals not merely disagreement but that the truth runs the other way.
on the contrary in Italian
al contrario
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
anzi
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
What does "on the contrary" mean?
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phrase Used to reject what has just been said and assert the opposite. It signals not merely disagreement but that the truth runs the other way.
"You think he was nervous? On the contrary, he enjoyed every minute."
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on the contrary in a sentence
- You think he was nervous? On the contrary, he enjoyed every minute.
- The treatment did not help. On the contrary, it made things worse.
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What is "on the contrary" in Italian?
"on the contrary" in Italian is al contrario, anzi. on the contrary means: Used to reject what has just been said and assert the opposite. It signals not merely disagreement but that the truth runs the other way.
How do you use "on the contrary" in a sentence?
Example: "You think he was nervous? On the contrary, he enjoyed every minute." In Italian, "on the contrary" is al contrario, anzi.
Are there other ways to say "on the contrary" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "on the contrary": al contrario, anzi.
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