contra la corriente (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

• The word combination "contra la corriente" in Spanish is a prepositional phrase.

Phonetic transcription:

• /ˈkon.tra la ko.ˈrjen.te/

Translation options into English:

• "Against the current"

Meaning:

• The phrase "contra la corriente" is used to indicate opposition or going in the opposite direction of what is considered the norm or the prevailing trend. It is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish, emphasizing resistance or defiance against a predominant force or opinion.

Example sentences:

1. Vivo mi vida nadando contra la corriente y luchando por lo que creo.

2. I live my life swimming against the current and fighting for what I believe in.

3. A pesar de las críticas, decidió seguir adelante con su proyecto contra la corriente.

4. Despite the criticism, he decided to move forward with his project against the current.

Idiomatic expressions:

• Ir/contra la corriente: To go against the current, to swim against the tide.

• Estoy acostumbrado a ir contra la corriente en mi equipo de trabajo.

  • I'm used to swimming against the tide in my work team.

• Nadar contra la corriente: To go against the grain, to resist the established order.

• Muchas veces siento que nado contra la corriente en este país.

  • Many times I feel like I'm going against the current in this country.

• Luchar contra la corriente: To struggle against adversity or opposition.

• Siempre me ha gustado luchar contra la corriente y demostrar que puedo lograrlo.

  • I've always liked fighting against the current and proving that I can do it.

• Remar contra corriente: To face difficulties or challenges.

• Su experiencia laboral le ha enseñado a remar contra corriente sin rendirse.
  • His work experience has taught him to paddle against the stream without giving up.

Etymology:

• The phrase "contra la corriente" stems from the combination of the preposition "contra" meaning "against" and the noun "corriente" meaning "current." It conveys the idea of going against the flow.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
• En contra del flujo (Against the flow)

• Contra tendencia (Counter-trend)

• Antonyms:

• A favor de la corriente (With the current)
• Siguiendo la tendencia (Following the trend)