opuesto
“opuesto” means “opposite” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
opposite
Also: facing
📝 In Action
Vivimos en lados opuestos de la ciudad.
A2We live on opposite sides of the city.
Ella se sentó en el extremo opuesto de la mesa.
B1She sat at the opposite end of the table.
contrary
Also: conflicting
📝 In Action
Tienen opiniones opuestas sobre la película.
B1They have opposite (conflicting) opinions about the movie.
El blanco y el negro son colores opuestos.
A2Black and white are opposite colors.
the opposite
Also: the reverse
📝 In Action
Él es justo lo opuesto a su hermano.
B1He is just the opposite of his brother.
Sucedió todo lo opuesto.
B2The exact opposite happened.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "opuesto" in Spanish:
conflicting→contrary→facing→opposite→the opposite→the reverse→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: opuesto
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'opposite ideas' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'oppositus', which means 'placed against' or 'positioned in front of'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'opuesto' a verb?
Technically, 'opuesto' is the past participle of the verb 'oponer' (to oppose), but it is most commonly used on its own as an adjective or a noun.
What is the difference between 'opuesto' and 'contrario'?
They are very similar! 'Opuesto' often refers to physical location (opposite side), while 'contrario' is more common for clashing ideas, though they are often interchangeable.