Translation of "controversial" to Spanish

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Dictionary translations for "controversial"

controversial [ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl] adjective

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polémico

Tatoeba: the only place where the use of different apostrophes is controversial.

Tatoeba: el único lugar donde el uso de distintas apóstrofos es polémico.

controvertible (argument)

Phrases with "controversial" (2)

controversial figure - figura polémica
controversial issue - cuestión polémica

Contexts with "controversial"

The exact meaning of metaphysics is controversial. El significado exacto de la metafísica es controvertido.

Outing closeted, gay celebrities is a controversial practice. Sacar del clóset a celebridades gay es una práctica controversial.

Tatoeba: the only place where the use of different apostrophes is controversial. Tatoeba: el único lugar donde el uso de distintas apóstrofos es polémico.

Sometimes it's just best to avoid topics that might be controversial. A veces es simplemente mejor evitar temas que pueden ser controvertidos.

The Belo Monte dam in Brazil is a controversial project because of its impact on the environment and native people. La represa Belo Monte en Brasil, es un proyecto controvertido, debido al impacto sobre el medio ambiente y la población nativa.

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