This is the 2587th most frequent Spanish word.
controversia
Dispute or disagreement, often public, about a contentious issue.
In this sentence, 'controversia' refers to an ongoing debate or dispute regarding the topic of climate change.
La controversia sobre el cambio climático sigue siendo un tema de debate global.
The controversy about climate change remains a topic of global debate.
Here, 'controversia' indicates a contentious reaction or disagreement sparked by the book among critics.
El autor publicó un libro que generó controversia entre los críticos literarios.
The author published a book that generated controversy among literary critics.
In this context, 'controversia' represents a disagreement or conflicting viewpoints presented by the panelists regarding the teaching method.