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controversy in Spanish

controversy in Spanish is controversia, cuestión batallona, manzana de la discordia — controversy means public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.

controversy in Spanish

controversia
noun
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
cuestión batallona
noun
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
manzana de la discordia
noun
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
polémica
noun
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
trabacuenta
noun
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

What does "controversy" mean?

  1. noun Public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.
    "The film sparked controversy over its portrayal of the war."

controversy in a sentence

  • The film sparked controversy over its portrayal of the war.
  • There was much controversy surrounding the referee's decision.

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What is "controversy" in Spanish?

"controversy" in Spanish is controversia, cuestión batallona, manzana de la discordia. controversy means: Public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.

How do you use "controversy" in a sentence?

Example: "The film sparked controversy over its portrayal of the war." In Spanish, "controversy" is controversia, cuestión batallona, manzana de la discordia.

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

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "controversy": controversia, cuestión batallona, manzana de la discordia, polémica, trabacuenta.

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