contentious
BrE /ˈkɒntənʃəs/ AmE /ˈkɑːntənʃəs/
adjective en → es
causing disagreement or argument; controversial
controversial, disputado, controvertido
- a contentious issue/topic
Collocations contentious issue · contentious topic
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The new law is a very contentious issue.
La nueva ley es un tema muy controvertido.
likely to argue or disagree; quarrelsome
argumentativo, disputador, litigioso
- a contentious person
Collocations contentious person · contentious attitude
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He is a very contentious person.
Él es una persona muy argumentativa.