controvérsia
[kõn.tro.ˈvɛr.si.ə]
nounfemininepl: controvérsias
controversy
1. A prolonged public dispute, debate, or disagreement about a matter of opinion
The new law sparked considerable controversy among the population.
A nova lei gerou considerável controvérsia entre a população.
2. Heated discussion or argument between opposing views or parties
There is ongoing controversy about climate change policies.
Há controvérsia contínua sobre as políticas de mudanças climáticas.
3. A state of disagreement or conflict
The decision was made amid great controversy.
A decisão foi tomada em meio a grande controvérsia.
Related Idioms & Phrases
suscitar controvérsia - to stir up controversy
no meio da controvérsia - in the midst of controversy
livre de controvérsia - free from controversy
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