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against the grain in Spanish

against the grain in Spanish is a contracorriente, contramano.

against the grain in Spanish

a contracorriente
(idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
contramano
(idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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What is "against the grain" in Spanish?

"against the grain" in Spanish is a contracorriente, contramano.

Are there other ways to say "against the grain" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "against the grain": a contracorriente, contramano.

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