contrariamente

contrary to

adverb kon-trah-ryah-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

conversely

Usage Note

Contrariamente is a formal connective adverb used to introduce a contrasting statement, usually followed by a — contrariamente a lo esperado (contrary to expectations). It is more formal than al contrario or sin embargo and is mainly found in written argumentation and academic prose. When two -mente adverbs appear in sequence, the suffix is dropped from all but the last.

Examples

"Contrariamente a lo previsto, llegó puntual."

Natural Translation

Contrary to what was expected, he arrived on time.

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