Més aviat al contrari
Example: No és que estigui d'acord, més aviat al contrari, crec que és un error.
Definition
"Més aviat al contrari" is a Catalan expression used to indicate disagreement or to introduce an opposing viewpoint, often meaning 'quite the opposite' or 'rather the contrary.' It emphasizes that the speaker holds a view contrary to what has been suggested.
Etymology
The expression "Més aviat al contrari" combines 'més aviat,' meaning 'rather' or 'more likely,' with 'al contrari,' meaning 'on the contrary.' This phrase originated in Catalan by joining these parts to clearly signal opposition or contrast in conversation. Did you know? It is a handy phrase to politely contradict someone without direct confrontation.
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