Contention in spanish
Contención
pronunciation: koʊntenθioʊn part of speech: noun
pronunciation: koʊntenθioʊn part of speech: noun
In gestures
contention1 = argumento, opinión.
Example: The main contentions are that it would serve both the long-term interests of authors and publishers and the interests of users of information.more:
» be + Posesivo + contention = argumentar, sostener, defender.
Example: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.» support + Posesivo + contention = apoyar un argumento, apoyar una opinión.
Example: Surveys of radio listeners do not support his contention that libraries' competitors are more attractive.contention2 = pugna, lucha, controversia.
Example: Among the trends are: more focus on user needs, a contention between optical products and on-line access; and a focus in the USA on formulation of major information policies.more:
» be out of contention = estar fuera de contienda.
Example: Rhode Island was almost out of contention with a little over 2 million.» beyond contention = incontrovertible, incontestable, indiscutible.
Example: But whatever we make of their buccaneering spirit, the apostolic passion firing their hearts is surely beyond contention.» bone of contention, the = manzana de la discordia, la; punto de discusión.
Example: However, this iconography, along with the style of the monuments, became a bone of contention between different religious & political groups.