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opposite in Spanish

opposite in Spanish is opuesto, opósito, al opósito — opposite means located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

opposite in Spanish

opuesto

adj

opósito

adj

al opósito

adv

In an opposite position.

contrario

noun

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

opósito

noun

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

oponente

noun

An opponent.

opuesto

noun

An opponent.

antónimo

noun

An antonym.

contrario

noun

An antonym.

enfrente

prep

Facing, or across from.

What does "opposite" mean?

adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
"They live on opposite sides of the street."
adjective Completely different or contrary in nature.
"The two brothers have opposite personalities."
noun A person or thing that is completely different from another, often its exact reverse.
""Hot" is the opposite of "cold.""
preposition Facing or across from.
"The bakery is opposite the train station."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

opposite in a sentence

They live on opposite sides of the street.
She sat in the opposite corner of the room from me.
The two brothers have opposite personalities.
The new manager had the opposite effect from what everyone expected.

Similar words in Spanish

antonym contradictory contrary counter inverse opponent opposed opposing

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "opposite" in Spanish?

"opposite" in Spanish is opuesto, opósito, al opósito. opposite means: Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

How do you use "opposite" in a sentence?

Example: "They live on opposite sides of the street." In Spanish, "opposite" is opuesto, opósito, al opósito.

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

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "opposite": opuesto, opósito, al opósito, contrario, oponente, antónimo.

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