contrary
BrE /ˈkɒn.trər.i/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.trər.i/
adjective, noun en → es
opposite or completely different from something else
contrario, opuesto
- be contrary to sth
Collocations contrary opinion · contrary view
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His views are contrary to those of most people.
Sus puntos de vista son contrarios a los de la mayoría de las personas.
deliberately disagreeing or refusing to obey, often in an annoying way
rebelde, desobediente
- be contrary
Collocations contrary attitude · contrary behavior
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She was being very contrary and refused to do as she was told.
Ella estaba siendo muy rebelde y se negó a hacer lo que le decían.
used for saying that something is not true or does not happen
no, negación
- be contrary to sth
Collocations contrary evidence · contrary information
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There is no contrary evidence.
No hay evidencia en contra.
relating to a legal case in which someone says that the law should not apply or is wrong
contrario al derecho, legalmente opuesto
- be contrary to sth
Collocations contrary ruling · contrary decision
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The judge ruled that the law was contrary to human rights.
El juez dictaminó que la ley era contraria a los derechos humanos.
used for saying that something is the opposite of what you expected or hoped would happen
lo contrario de, al revés que
- on the contrary
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On the contrary, I think it's a good idea.
Al contrario, creo que es una buena idea.
used for saying that someone disagrees with or opposes something
en contra de, opuesto a
- be contrary to sth
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He is contrary to the idea of going on holiday.
Él está en contra de la idea de irse de vacaciones.
used for saying that something is opposite to what you expected or hoped would happen
lo contrario, al revés
- on the contrary
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On the contrary, she was very happy to see him.
Al contrario, ella estaba muy feliz de verlo.
used for saying that something is opposite to what you expected or hoped would happen
lo contrario, al revés
- on the contrary
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On the contrary, she was very happy to see him.
Al contrario, ella estaba muy feliz de verlo.