Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/kon̪.tɾa.peˈti.θjon/

Translation options into English

• Counterclaim

Meaning

"Contrapetición" is a legal term used in Spanish to refer to a counterclaim, which is a claim made by a defendant in a civil lawsuit against the plaintiff or a cross-claim brought by the defendant against another party in the same lawsuit. It is a legal action taken by a respondent in response to a claim made against them.

This term is more commonly used in written legal contexts and is less frequently used in everyday oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. El demandado presentó una contrapetición contra el demandante en el tribunal. (The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff in court.)
2. La contrapetición es una herramienta legal importante para la defensa en un proceso judicial. (The counterclaim is an important legal tool for the defense in a judicial process.)

Idiomatic Expressions

"Contrapetición" is not typically used in common idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

The term "contrapetición" comes from the combination of the prefix "contra-" meaning "against" or "opposite" and "petición" meaning "claim" or "petition." Therefore, "contrapetición" literally translates to "counterclaim."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Contrademanda, reconvención
• Antonyms: Petición (Claim, petition)

By breaking down each aspect of the word "contrapetición," its use in legal contexts becomes clearer. If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!