contrary in Spanish
contrary in Spanish is contrario — contrary means completely opposite in nature or direction.
contrary in Spanish
contrario
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
What does "contrary" mean?
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adjective Completely opposite in nature or direction.
"Contrary to expectations, the team won easily."
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adjective Stubbornly inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what's expected.
"The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered."
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noun The opposite of something already stated.
"He claimed innocence, and nothing proved to the contrary."
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contrary in a sentence
- Contrary to expectations, the team won easily.
- The evidence points to a contrary conclusion.
- The toddler was being contrary, refusing everything she was offered.
- Why are you always so contrary when we try to plan something together?
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What is "contrary" in Spanish?
"contrary" in Spanish is contrario. contrary means: Completely opposite in nature or direction.
How do you use "contrary" in a sentence?
Example: "Contrary to expectations, the team won easily." In Spanish, "contrary" is contrario.
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