nounnoun
la controversia
controversy
Definition & meaning
Controversia is a feminine noun meaning controversy: a matter that causes disagreement or public debate. It can refer to either the disputed issue itself or the disagreement surrounding it.
Grammar & Word origin
- Gender: feminine — la controversia
- Plural: controversias
- It comes from Latin controversia, related to controversus, meaning “turned against” or “disputed.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- polémica — often emphasizes heated public debate or media attention.
- disputa — a disagreement or argument, which may be more direct or personal.
- debate — an exchange of opposing views; it can be orderly and does not necessarily imply conflict.
- desacuerdo — disagreement in general, often less intense than a controversy.
Antonyms:
- acuerdo — agreement, the opposite of disagreement.
- consenso — shared agreement among a group.
- unanimidad — complete agreement by everyone involved.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La decisión del árbitro generó mucha controversia entre los aficionados.noun
The referee's decision generated a lot of controversy among the fans.
La controversia surgió cuando cambiaron las reglas sin avisar.noun
The controversy arose when they changed the rules without notice.
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