ao contrário — meaning in English
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English meaning
- on the contrary phrase Used to reject what has just been said and assert the opposite. It signals not merely disagreement but that the truth runs the other way.
- rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
Senses
ao contrário is used for these senses in English:
- at the same time (sentence adverb) On the other hand (introducing an opposing viewpoint).
- au contraire (usually, humorous, emphatic) On the contrary.
- on the contrary (conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
- rather (conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
- the other way around The same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order.
- upside down Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.
rather — full definition
- adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
- adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
- adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.