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contention

Pronunciation: /kənˈtentʃən; kənˈtenʃən/

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Spanish translation of contention

n

  • 1 u (dispute) there is considerable contention over … = existe un gran desacuerdo sobre …
  • 2 c (assertion) opinión (f) it is her contention that … = ella sostiene que …

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