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contentious in Portuguese

contentious in Portuguese is controverso, conflituoso — contentious means likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.

contentious in Portuguese

controverso
adj
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
conflituoso
adj
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

What does "contentious" mean?

  1. adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
    "Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics."

contentious in a sentence

  • Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "contentious" in Portuguese?

"contentious" in Portuguese is controverso, conflituoso. contentious means: Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.

How do you use "contentious" in a sentence?

Example: "Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics." In Portuguese, "contentious" is controverso, conflituoso.

Are there other ways to say "contentious" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "contentious": controverso, conflituoso.

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