English–Spanish

“juxtaposition” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ʝukstaposiˈθjon/

Example

La yuxtaposición de colores en esta pintura es muy efectiva.

The juxtaposition of colors in this painting is very effective.

Illustration for yuxtaposición (juxtaposition)

How to say “juxtaposition” in Spanish

“Juxtaposition” in Spanish is yuxtaposición.

The act of setting elements adjacent to each other to compare or contrast them.

Full entry for yuxtaposición: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with yuxtaposición

En la conversación, la yuxtaposición de palabras aclaró lo que quería decir.

In the conversation, the juxtaposition of words clarified what they wanted to say.

Tips for using yuxtaposición

  • Related verb yuxtaponer exists (first person yo yuxtapongo), and as an -ción noun it is feminine: la yuxtaposición.

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