English–Spanish
“opposite” in Spanish
How to say “opposite” in Spanish
“Opposite” in Spanish is inverso.
Two arrows pointing in exact opposite directions.
Example sentences with inverso
El coche circulaba en sentido inverso por la autopista.
The car was traveling in the reverse direction on the highway.
Tips for using inverso
- In everyday speech speakers often say todo lo contrario or contrario for 'on the contrary', while inverso appears more in technical or mathematical contexts.
Other Spanish words for “opposite”
Tu idea es contraria a la mía.
Your idea is opposite to mine.