What does contrastante in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word contrastante in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contrastante in Italian.
The word contrastante in Italian means conflicting, opposing, contrasting, oppose, obstruct, hinder, contrast, hinder oneself. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word contrastante
conflicting, opposingaggettivo (discorde) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") I due insegnanti avevano idee contrastanti sulla teoria evoluzionista. The two teachers had opposing (or: conflicting) views on the theory of evolution. |
contrastingaggettivo (crea contrasto) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Meglio non farlo più uscire con noi: è solo un elemento contrastante. It's better if he doesn't go out with us anymore: he's just a contrasting element. |
oppose, obstruct, hinderverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mettersi contro) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Gli studenti sono scesi in piazza per contrastare la riforma dell'istruzione. The students took to the streets to oppose the education reform. |
contrastverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (creare contrasto) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Preferisco avere una parete verde che contrasti con l'arredamento troppo classico. ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. I tried to contrast light and dark in this photograph. |
hinder oneselfverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (mettersi contro) I leader dei due partiti dovrebbero smettere di contrastarsi, ma agire insieme per il bene comune. ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. He hinders nobody but himself with his negative attitude. |
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