English–Spanish
“controversy” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈlemika/
Example
Los comentarios en el artículo generaron polémica entre los vecinos.
The comments in the article caused controversy among the neighbors.
How to say “controversy” in Spanish
“Controversy” in Spanish is polémica.
Heated public debate that sharply divides opinion.
Example sentences with polémica
El comentario del actor desató polémica en redes sociales.
The actor's comment sparked controversy on social media.
Tips for using polémica
- Used mainly for public or media disputes (politics, culture); common verbs are generar, provocar or desatar polémica, and it rarely describes a private quarrel.
Other Spanish words for “controversy”
La controversia sobre el uso del espacio público continúa.
The controversy over the use of public space continues.