What is the Spanish word for "controversy"?

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

English

controversy

Spanish

controversia

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Alternative translations of "controversy"

controversia
polémica

Examples of how to use "controversy" in Spanish

English
The new law caused a lot of controversy.
Spanish
La nueva ley causó mucha controversia.
English
The book caused a large controversy last year.
Spanish
El libro generó una gran controversia el año pasado.
English
Her speech sparked controversy among the students.
Spanish
Su discurso provocó controversia entre los estudiantes.
English
A new law often creates political controversy.
Spanish
Una nueva ley suele crear controversia política.
English
The museum exhibition generated unexpected controversy yesterday.
Spanish
La exposición del museo generó una controversia inesperada ayer.

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