controversial

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BrE /kənˈtɒr.vɪə.rɪ.əl/ AmE /ˌkɑːn.tərˈvɛər.əl/

adjective en → es

1 DISPUTED [attributive, predicative] B2

causing disagreement or argument among people

controversial, controvertido, polémico

  • a controversial issue/person
  • be controversial

Collocations controversial decision · controversial statement

  • The new law is highly controversial.

    La nueva ley es muy controvertida.

2 OBJECTIONABLE [attributive, predicative] C1

causing strong disagreement or disapproval because it is considered morally wrong or offensive

objetable, inaceptable, controvertido

  • a controversial topic/issue
  • be controversial

Collocations controversial behavior · controversial opinion

  • His views on religion are quite controversial.

    Sus puntos de vista sobre la religión son bastante controvertidos.