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polêmica

[pɔˈlɛ̃mikɐ]
nounfemininepl: polêmicas
controversy
1. A heated debate or dispute about a topic that arouses strong disagreement or public discussion
The new policy sparked a major controversy in the media.
A nova política gerou uma grande polêmica na mídia.
2. A disagreement or argument characterized by strong opposing viewpoints
There was a controversy over the election results.
Houve uma polêmica sobre os resultados das eleições.
3. A contentious issue or topic that divides public opinion
Climate change remains a controversial topic.
A mudança climática continua sendo uma polêmica.
NYC Slang
beef, drama, controversy
Synonyms
controvérsiadisputadebatediscordânciadesacordo
Antonyms
acordoconsensoharmonia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
polêmica
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
polêmica
Common in media and social discourse
São Paulo
polêmica
Widely used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
polêmica
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

gerar polêmica
suscitar polêmica
envolver-se em uma polêmica
no centro da polêmica
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