What does "polémico" mean in English?

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Spanish

polémico

English

controversial

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Alternative translations of "polémico"

contentious
disputed
debated
controversy

Examples of how to use "polémico" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un tema muy polémico.
English
It's a very controversial topic.
Spanish
Ese libro provocó un debate polémico
English
That book sparked a controversial debate.
Spanish
El artículo del periódico es polémico
English
The newspaper article is controversial.
Spanish
Este tema sigue siendo polémico
English
This topic remains controversial.
Spanish
Hablar de religión es polémico aquí
English
Talking about religion is controversial here.

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Es un tema muy polémico.

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