What is the Spanish word for "opposite"?

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

English

opposite

Spanish

opuesto

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Alternative translations of "opposite"

contrario
inverso
antónimo

Examples of how to use "opposite" in Spanish

English
We have completely opposite opinions.
Spanish
Tenemos opiniones completamente opuestas.
English
Her opinion is the opposite of mine.
Spanish
Su opinión es la opuesta a la mía.
English
They sat on opposite sides of the table.
Spanish
Se sentaron en lados opuestos de la mesa.
English
The shop is opposite the bus stop.
Spanish
La tienda está frente a la parada de autobús.
English
Blue is opposite orange on the color wheel.
Spanish
El azul es opuesto al naranja en la rueda de colores.

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