What is the Spanish word for "controversial"?

Learn how to say "controversial" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

controversial

Spanish

controvertida

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Alternative translations of "controversial"

controvertido
polémico
polémica

Examples of how to use "controversial" in Spanish

English
This is a very controversial new law.
Spanish
Esta es una ley muy controvertida.
English
The new law is controversial.
Spanish
La nueva ley es controvertida.
English
Her controversial remarks sparked debate.
Spanish
Sus declaraciones controvertidas provocaron un debate.
English
That movie is highly controversial.
Spanish
Esa película es muy controvertida.
English
He wrote a controversial article yesterday.
Spanish
Él escribió un artículo controvertido ayer.

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