On the contrary in Spanish
On the contrary in Spanish is al contrario (ahl kohn-TRAH-ryoh).
- Spanish
- al contrario
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- ahl kohn-TRAH-ryoh
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Spanish transitions for contrast and conclusions
The other words in step 3 of Spanish Transition Words.
- sin embargohowever · seen ehm-BAHR-goh
- no obstantenevertheless · noh ohbs-TAHN-teh
- por otro ladoon the other hand · por OH-troh LAH-doh
- en cambioin contrast · en KAHM-byoh
- aun asíeven so · own ah-SEE
- por lo tantotherefore · por loh TAHN-toh
- por consiguienteconsequently · por kohn-see-GYEHN-teh
- en resumenin summary · en reh-SOO-mehn
- en conclusiónin conclusion · en kohn-kloo-SYOHN
Questions about al contrario
How do you say on the contrary in Spanish?
On the contrary in Spanish is al contrario.
How do you pronounce al contrario?
Say it ahl kohn-TRAH-ryoh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TRAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does al contrario mean in English?
In English, al contrario means on the contrary.
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