What is the Spanish word for "counterproductive"?

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

English

counterproductive

Spanish

contraproducente

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Examples of how to use "counterproductive" in Spanish

English
Micromanaging is often counterproductive.
Spanish
Microgestionar suele ser contraproducente.
English
Yelling at students is often counterproductive.
Spanish
Gritar a los estudiantes suele ser contraproducente.
English
Skipping sleep is counterproductive for learning.
Spanish
Saltarse el sueño es contraproducente para el aprendizaje.
English
Micromanaging employees can feel counterproductive and stressful.
Spanish
Microgestionar a los empleados puede parecer contraproducente y estresante.
English
The strict rule proved counterproductive for teamwork.
Spanish
La regla estricta resultó ser contraproducente para el trabajo en equipo.

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Micromanaging is often counterproductive.

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