What is the Portuguese word for "counterpoint"?

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

English

counterpoint

Portuguese

contraponto

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Examples of how to use "counterpoint" in Portuguese

English
Her argument provided a good counterpoint.
Portuguese
O argumento dela apresentou um bom contraponto.
English
Her opinion provided an interesting counterpoint.
Portuguese
A opinião dela trouxe um contraponto interessante.
English
The teacher introduced a counterpoint to the idea.
Portuguese
O professor introduziu um contraponto à ideia.
English
In music class we studied counterpoint today.
Portuguese
Na aula de música, estudamos contraponto hoje.
English
He offered a calm counterpoint during the argument.
Portuguese
Ele ofereceu um contraponto calmo durante a discussão.
English
The novel's humor acts as a counterpoint to tragedy.
Portuguese
O humor do romance funciona como um contraponto à tragédia.

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Her argument provided a good counterpoint.

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