Spanish Conversation · Level 78
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Spanish word
contraste
Pronunciation
IPA/konˈtɾaste/
Meaning
- masculine nouncontrast
Example
Hicimos un contraste entre las dos opiniones.
We made a contrast between the two opinions.
More examples
En la pintura se nota un contraste fuerte entre colores cálidos y fríos.
In the painting there is a strong contrast between warm and cool colors.
Core concept
Side-by-side comparison that emphasizes differences.
Common phrases
hacer un contraste
make a contrast
en contraste con
in contrast to
el contraste entre
contrast between
Similar words
diferencia: A concrete or observable difference separating two items or versions.
comparación: Looking at two or more things together to assess and describe their traits.
contraposición: Putting two positions face to face so each opposes or contradicts the other.
distinción: Drawing a line between items based on their characteristics or assigned roles.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de comparar dos o más elementos para mostrar sus diferencias.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish via French contraste from Late Latin contrastus, itself from contra 'against' + stare 'to stand', so the word denotes setting things opposite to reveal differences.
Usage tips
- In visual contexts contraste refers to tonal or color difference, and in discussion it marks comparative difference rather than a logical contradiction.
Related words
- contrastarcontrastverb
- contrastivocontrastiveadjective