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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 new parking rules caused controversy among residents on our street."
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controversy in a sentence

  • The new parking rules caused controversy among residents on our street.
  • The film sparked controversy over its portrayal of the war.

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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 new parking rules caused controversy among residents on our street." 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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