Controvertido
Example: El tema controvertido generó un intenso debate en la reunión.
Definition
"Controvertido" describes something that causes disagreement or debate due to differing opinions, often leading to intense discussion, as in the phrase 'El tema controvertido generó un intenso debate en la reunión.'
Etymology
The word "controvertido" comes from the Latin 'controvertere,' meaning 'to turn against' or 'to dispute.' It combines 'contra' (against) with 'vertere' (to turn). Did you know? The root of 'controvertido' is shared with the English word 'controversy,' highlighting its meaning related to dispute or debate.
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"Controvertido" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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