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controversial in Spanish

controversial in Spanish is controvertido, controversial, polémico — controversial means causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.

controversial in Spanish

controvertido
adj
Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.
controversial
adj
Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.
polémico
adj
Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.
controvertible
adj
Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.

What does "controversial" mean?

  1. adjective Causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.
    "The new tax law proved deeply controversial."
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controversial in a sentence

  • The new tax law proved deeply controversial.
  • She made a controversial decision to cut funding for the program.

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What is "controversial" in Spanish?

"controversial" in Spanish is controvertido, controversial, polémico. controversial means: Causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.

How do you use "controversial" in a sentence?

Example: "The new tax law proved deeply controversial." In Spanish, "controversial" is controvertido, controversial, polémico.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "controversial": controvertido, controversial, polémico, controvertible.

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