inverso
“inverso” means “opposite” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
opposite, inverse
Also: reverse
📝 In Action
Caminaron en el sentido inverso al nuestro.
B1They walked in the opposite direction from us.
El orden inverso de los factores no altera el producto.
B2The reverse order of the factors doesn't change the result.
Hay una relación inversa entre el precio y la cantidad vendida.
C1There is an inverse relationship between the price and the quantity sold.
the opposite, the inverse
📝 In Action
Hizo exactamente lo inverso de lo que le pedí.
B2He did exactly the opposite of what I asked him.
El inverso de dos es un medio.
C1The inverse of two is one half.
Lo inverso también es una posibilidad.
B2The reverse is also a possibility.
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Quick Quiz: inverso
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How do you say 'The other way around' using a phrase with 'inverso'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'inversus', which is the past form of 'invertere', meaning to turn inside out or upside down.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inverso' the same as 'opuesto'?
They are very similar! 'Opuesto' is used for general opposites (like black and white), while 'inverso' is more common for things involving order, direction, or mathematics.
Does 'inverso' always mean 'investment'?
No! Although they look similar, 'inverso' means opposite. 'Inversión' can mean investment, but 'inverso' itself is about direction or order.
Can I use 'inverso' to talk about a mirror image?
Yes, you can use 'imagen inversa' to describe something reflected or flipped.