Portuguese Word · Intermediate
contramão
an opinion or attitude that is against the common sense
Pronunciation: /ˌkõ.tɾɐˈmɐ̃w̃/
Meaning
an opinion or attitude that is against the common sense
Example
Pisei no freio obedecendo ao coração e parei / Parei na contramão
I hit the brakes, following my heart, and I parked / Parked the wrong way
Practice tips
- Practice contramão out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.