What is the Spanish word for "counteract"?

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

English

counteract

Spanish

contrarrestar

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Alternative translations of "counteract"

neutralizar
contraponer
oponer

Examples of how to use "counteract" in Spanish

English
How can we counteract the negative effects?
Spanish
¿Cómo podemos contrarrestar los efectos negativos?
English
They counteract the problem with care.
Spanish
Ellos contrarrestan el problema con cuidado.
English
She counteracted the effects yesterday.
Spanish
Ella contrarrestó los efectos ayer.
English
He is counteracting the cold medicine now.
Spanish
Él está contrarrestando el medicamento para el resfriado ahora.
English
We have counteracted similar issues before.
Spanish
Ya hemos contrarrestado problemas similares antes.

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