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adverse in Spanish

adverse in Spanish is adverso, contrario, desfavorable — adverse means unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.

adverse in Spanish

adverso
adj
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
contrario
adj
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
desfavorable
adj
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
opuesto
adj
Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
adverso
adj
(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.
desfavorable
adj
(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.

What does "adverse" mean?

  1. adj Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
    "The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients."

adverse in a sentence

  • The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients.
  • Adverse weather conditions delayed the flight for hours.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "adverse" in Spanish?

"adverse" in Spanish is adverso, contrario, desfavorable. adverse means: Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.

How do you use "adverse" in a sentence?

Example: "The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients." In Spanish, "adverse" is adverso, contrario, desfavorable.

Are there other ways to say "adverse" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "adverse": adverso, contrario, desfavorable, opuesto.

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