ADJECTIVE · SPANISH VOCABULARY

contrario / contraria

opposing

First introduced in Chapter 7chapter overview.

How to use this word

Adjective

Place contrario / contraria so it agrees with the noun it describes. That means matching gender and number (singular/plural), and in many courses following the patterns your textbook gives for adjective position.

Example sentences

Ella es Contrario / contraria.In the practice dialogue my classmate sounds opposing when she describes the scene outside our dorm.
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FAQ

What does contrario / contraria mean in Spanish?
opposing (introduced in Chapter 7 in Chapurra).
How do you use contrario / contraria in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is contrario / contraria in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 7. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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