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contradict in Spanish

contradict in Spanish is contradecir, contrariar — contradict means to say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.

contradict in Spanish

contradecir
verb
contrariar
verb
To be contrary to (something).

What does "contradict" mean?

  1. verb To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.
    "His new testimony contradicted what he had told police earlier."
  2. verb To argue that someone is wrong by directly opposing what they say.
    "She rarely dared to contradict her boss in meetings."

contradict in a sentence

  • His new testimony contradicted what he had told police earlier.
  • The two witnesses contradicted each other on almost every detail.
  • She rarely dared to contradict her boss in meetings.

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What is "contradict" in Spanish?

"contradict" in Spanish is contradecir, contrariar. contradict means: To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.

How do you use "contradict" in a sentence?

Example: "His new testimony contradicted what he had told police earlier." In Spanish, "contradict" is contradecir, contrariar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "contradict": contradecir, contrariar.

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