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controversia

controversy

noun kohn-troh-BEHR-syah Rare

Usage Note

Controversia is a formal or journalistic word for a public disagreement or debate; the everyday colloquial equivalent is polémica. It frequently appears with generar or despertar (despertó controversia = 'sparked controversy'). The adjective is controvertido (controversial).

Examples

"La decisión generó una gran controversia."

Natural Translation

The decision generated great controversy.

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