contreras

This is the 4047th most frequent Spanish word.

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contreras

A contrarian; someone who habitually opposes or disagrees.


The word 'contreras' is used as a noun here to describe a person who tends to oppose or go against others, aligning with the colloquial usage in Spanish.

Juan siempre lleva la contraria a los demás, es un verdadero contreras.

Juan always opposes others, he is a real contrarian.


'Contreras' is used as a proper or descriptive nickname, capturing its colloquial essence to refer to someone oppositional.

A María la llaman 'la contreras' porque nunca está de acuerdo con el grupo.

They call María 'the contrarian' because she never agrees with the group.


'Contreras' is used as a noun meaning someone who contradicts or goes against the prevailing stance or group opinion.

Decidió no ser un contreras esta vez y unir fuerzas con el equipo.

He decided not to be a contrarian this time and to join forces with the team.