La controversia
Example: La controversia sobre el cambio climático sigue creciendo.
Definition
"La controversia" refers to a prolonged public disagreement or heated debate between opposing opinions, often involving social, political, or scientific issues. For example, "la controversia sobre el cambio climático" indicates ongoing disputes regarding climate change.
Etymology
"La controversia" originates from the Latin word 'controversia,' which means 'dispute' or 'controversy.' It combines 'contra,' meaning 'against,' and 'versus,' meaning 'turned,' reflecting the idea of opposing views facing each other. Did you know the word has been used since medieval times to describe formal debates?
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"La controversia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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