Spanish Conversation · Level 190
15 words
Spanish word
inverso
Pronunciation
IPA/imˈbeɾso/
Meaning
- adjectiveopposite
Example
Su opinión es inversa a la mía.
His opinion is opposite to mine.
More examples
El coche circulaba en sentido inverso por la autopista.
The car was traveling in the reverse direction on the highway.
Core concept
Two arrows pointing in exact opposite directions.
Common phrases
sentido inverso
reverse direction
orden inverso
reverse order
efecto inverso
reverse effect
Similar words
opuesto: Situated or pointing in exact opposite directions or positions.
contrario: Expressing a view or conclusion that stands in complete disagreement.
invertido: Physically flipped or with the usual order inverted.
Definition in Spanish
Que expresa oposición o contraste con respecto a otra idea, situación u objeto.
Word origin
Latin inversus (in- + vertere) literally means 'turned away', which gives the adjective the sense of being opposed or reversed.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech speakers often say todo lo contrario or contrario for 'on the contrary', while inverso appears more in technical or mathematical contexts.