Spanish Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Spanish word
controvertir
Pronunciation
IPA/kontɾoβeɾˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbcontradict
Example
No quiero controvertir tu argumento en público.
I don't want to contradict your argument in public.
More examples
En conversaciones informales, es raro controvertir un rumor sin pruebas claras.
In informal conversations, it is rare to contradict a rumor without clear evidence.
Core concept
A speaker formally rebutting an argument in a debate.
Common phrases
controvertir un rumor
contradict a rumor
controvertir en público
contradict in public
Similar words
contradecir: Contradicts another person's words or opinion with a direct opposing statement.
discutir: Exchanges views or argues in a discussion, engaging in back-and-forth debate.
objetar: Raises an objection to a proposal or point, usually as a concise challenge.
refutar: Disproves an argument by exposing flaws with evidence or logical reasoning.
Definition in Spanish
Expresar oposición a una idea, argumento o afirmación, normalmente en un debate o discusión, presentando razones o pruebas para refutarla.
Word origin
From Latin controvertere (contra 'against' + vertere 'to turn'), literally 'to turn against', later used for arguing against or refuting an assertion.
Usage tips
- A somewhat formal verb used in debates, academic texts, and law; in everyday Spanish contradecir or objetar express brief spoken objections.
Other meanings
- argueverb
- disputeverb
Opposites
- respaldarsupportverb
- aceptaracceptverb
Related words
- controvertidocontroversialadjective
- controvertiblecontrovertibleadjective