Todo lo contrario
Example: Pensé que estaba triste, pero es todo lo contrario.
Definition
"Todo lo contrario" is a phrase used to express that something is completely the opposite of what was previously stated or assumed, often to correct a misunderstanding or emphasize a contrasting situation, as in the example: "I thought he was sad, but it's quite the opposite."
Translations
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quite the opposite -
juist het tegenovergestelde -
tot el contrari -
tout le contraire -
genau das Gegenteil
Etymology
The phrase "todo lo contrario" comes from Spanish, where "todo" means 'everything' or 'all,' and "contrario" means 'opposite.' Together, they literally translate to 'all the opposite,' used to indicate a complete reversal or contradiction of a previous idea. Did you know? This phrase is a straightforward way to express disagreement or correction in everyday conversation.
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"Todo lo contrario" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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