on the contrary in Portuguese
on the contrary in Portuguese is ao contrário, pelo contrário — 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 Portuguese
ao contrário
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
pelo contrário
(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 Portuguese?
"on the contrary" in Portuguese is ao contrário, pelo contrário. 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 Portuguese, "on the contrary" is ao contrário, pelo contrário.
Are there other ways to say "on the contrary" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "on the contrary": ao contrário, pelo contrário.
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