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controverso
[kõn.tro.vɛr.su]
adjective
masculine
pl: controversos
controversial
1.
causing or likely to cause controversy; disputed or debated
The film was controversial among critics.
O filme foi controverso entre os críticos.
2.
characterized by heated debate or discussion
This is a controversial topic in politics.
Este é um tópico controverso na política.
Synonyms
polêmico
discutível
questionável
debatido
disputado
Antonyms
consensual
incontestável
indiscutível
pacífico
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
controverso
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
controverso
Standard usage in European Portuguese, often replaced by 'polêmico' in casual speech
São Paulo
polêmico
More commonly used alternative in informal speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
questão controversa
assunto controverso
figura controversa
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