Spanish Expression · Intermediate
llevar la contraria
to contradict / to disagree
Pronunciation: yeh-VAHR lah kon-TRAH-rya
Meaning
To oppose or express disagreement with what someone else is saying or doing.
Example
Le encanta llevar la contraria en todas las discusiones.
He loves to contradict in all discussions.
Practice tips
- Practice llevar la contraria out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.