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How to Say "contrast" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “contrast” is “contraste” — use 'contraste' when referring to a noticeable difference, often in appearance, style, or ideas, that makes things stand out..

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contraste

/kon-TRAHS-teh//konˈtɾaste/

nounA2general
Use 'contraste' when referring to a noticeable difference, often in appearance, style, or ideas, that makes things stand out.
A split composition showing a bright white sun on one side and a dark black moon on the other side.

Examples

Me gusta el contraste de colores en tu pintura.

I like the contrast of colors in your painting.

Hay un gran contraste entre la vida en el campo y la ciudad.

There is a big contrast between life in the countryside and the city.

En contraste con su hermano, él es muy tímido.

In contrast to his brother, he is very shy.

Using the right connector

To compare two things, use 'contraste entre' (contrast between) or 'en contraste con' (in contrast with).

Always Masculine

The word is always 'el contraste'. It doesn't change if you are talking about feminine things.

Wrong Preposition

Mistake: “en contraste de”

Correction: en contraste con

oposición

nounB1general
Use 'oposición' when describing a state of disagreement, resistance, or conflict between opposing sides or ideas.

Examples

Hay mucha oposición al nuevo proyecto de ley.

There is a lot of opposition to the new bill.

Contraste vs. Oposición

Learners often confuse 'contraste' and 'oposición' by using 'contraste' for situations of direct disagreement. Remember that 'contraste' is about noticeable differences, while 'oposición' implies active resistance or conflict.

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