Spanish word

contraportada

Pronunciation

IPA/kontɾapoɾˈtaða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounback cover

Example

Mira la contraportada para ver la sinopsis.

Look at the back cover to see the synopsis.

Illustration for contraportada (back cover)

More examples

En la contraportada suelen aparecer reseñas breves.

Brief reviews often appear on the back cover.

Core concept

Back cover panel with a short synopsis and publisher details.

Common phrases

  • leer la contraportada

    read the back cover

  • mirar la contraportada

    look at the back cover

  • en la contraportada

    on the back cover

Similar words

cubierta: Full outer cover that wraps a book or magazine.
portada: Front cover displaying the title and main artwork.
solapa: Folded inner flap of the cover carrying a brief summary or author note.
lomo: Book spine showing the title and author on the bound edge.

Definition in Spanish

Parte trasera de la cubierta de un libro, revista o periódico donde suele aparecer la sinopsis, datos editoriales o comentarios promocionales.

Word origin

Compound from Spanish contra 'behind/opposite' + portada 'cover', originally naming the side opposite the front where blurbs and editorial data appear.

Usage tips

  • Feminine noun (la contraportada) often used to introduce or quote the blurb in speech or description with phrases like 'en la contraportada pone...'.

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