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contraste

contrast

noun kohn-TRAHS-teh Rare

Origin: From Italian contrasto, from Latin contra + stare 'to stand against'.

Usage Note

Contraste is used in visual art, photography (screen contrast), rhetoric, and everyday comparisons. The related verb is contrastar ('to contrast' or 'to verify the authenticity of' precious metals — an official stamp on silverware is called a contraste). The phrase en contraste con means 'in contrast to'.

Examples

"El contraste entre las dos culturas era notable."

Natural Translation

The contrast between the two cultures was striking.

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