Spanish Conversation · Level 83
59 words
Spanish word
contrarrestar
Pronunciation
IPA/kontɾaresˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verboffset
Example
La ganancia puede contrarrestar la pérdida.
The gain can offset the loss.
More examples
Las políticas públicas buscan contrarrestar los efectos negativos de la crisis.
Public policies seek to neutralize the negative effects of the crisis.
Core concept
Two opposing arrows canceling each other.
Common phrases
contrarrestar los efectos negativos
neutralize the negative effects
contrarrestar la influencia
neutralize the influence
Similar words
compensar: Makes up for a loss or shortfall to restore the overall balance.
mitigar: Reduces the severity of harm or negative effects, making them less intense.
neutralizar: Cancels an action or influence so it has no practical effect.
Definition in Spanish
Actuar contra algo para disminuir su efecto o su influencia, produciendo un balance entre fuerzas opuestas.
Word origin
From prefix contra- 'against' plus restar 'to subtract or reduce', meaning to act against something to reduce its effect.
Usage tips
- Slightly formal in everyday speech; speakers often prefer compensar or neutralizar for casual contexts.