What is the Portuguese word for "controversy"?

Learn how to say "controversy" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

controversy

Portuguese

controvérsia

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Examples of how to use "controversy" in Portuguese

English
The new law caused a lot of controversy.
Portuguese
A nova lei causou muita controvérsia.
English
The book caused a large controversy last year.
Portuguese
O livro causou uma grande controvérsia no ano passado.
English
Her speech sparked controversy among the students.
Portuguese
O discurso dela provocou controvérsia entre os estudantes.
English
A new law often creates political controversy.
Portuguese
Uma nova lei costuma gerar controvérsia política.
English
The museum exhibition generated unexpected controversy yesterday.
Portuguese
A exposição do museu gerou uma controvérsia inesperada ontem.
English
Local plans for the park became controversy quickly.
Portuguese
Os planos locais para o parque rapidamente se tornaram uma controvérsia.

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The new law caused a lot of controversy.

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