What does contrasto in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word contrasto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contrasto in Italian.
The word contrasto in Italian means conflict, quarrel, dispute, argument, disagreement, contrast, tackle, oppose, obstruct, hinder, contrast, hinder oneself, counter-action, in conflict, in contrast, by contrast, as opposed to, contrast agents, means of defense, contrast agent, barring none. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word contrasto
conflict, quarrel, dispute, argument, disagreementsostantivo maschile (difficoltà, criticità) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) I numerosi contrasti fra i colleghi hanno rallentato lo sviluppo del progetto che rischia di non essere terminato in tempo. The many arguments (or: disagreements) between the colleagues have slowed the project down and there is a risk it won't be completed on time. |
contrastsostantivo maschile (arte: colori o luci) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Di questo quadro la cosa che apprezzo di più è il forte contrasto cromatico. ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. I love the contrast between light and dark in this photo. |
tacklesostantivo maschile (sport: avversario) (sports) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Il contrasto è stato vinto dal campione in carica. The tackle was won by the reigning champion. |
oppose, obstruct, hinderverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mettersi contro) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Gli studenti sono scesi in piazza per contrastare la riforma dell'istruzione. The students took to the streets to oppose the education reform. |
contrastverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (creare contrasto) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Preferisco avere una parete verde che contrasti con l'arredamento troppo classico. ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. I tried to contrast light and dark in this photograph. |
hinder oneselfverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (mettersi contro) I leader dei due partiti dovrebbero smettere di contrastarsi, ma agire insieme per il bene comune. ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. He hinders nobody but himself with his negative attitude. |
counter-action
(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) |
in conflict, in contrast, by contrastlocuzione aggettivale (in conflitto) |
as opposed topreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (in opposizione, differentemente) |
contrast agents(medical) |
means of defensesostantivo maschile (figurato (per prevenire un problema, un fenomeno) |
contrast agentsostantivo maschile (medicina, radiologia (diagnostica per immagini: sostanza) (imaging) |
barring none
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