How to Say "polemical" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “polemical” is “polémica” — B2 level.
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adjectiveB2
relating to strongly critical writing or speech
Examples
Esa fue una decisión muy polémica por parte del gobierno.
That was a very controversial decision by the government.
Es una figura polémica en la historia de su país.
She is a controversial figure in her country's history.
Matching the Noun
Since this is the feminine form of the adjective, use it only when describing feminine nouns (like 'la decisión' or 'la ley'). For masculine nouns, you must change it to 'polémico'.
Ending Agreement
Mistake: “Saying 'el tema polémica'.”
Correction: Say 'el tema polémico'. Adjectives must match the gender of the thing they describe.
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