opposto
opposite
The word 'opposto' in Italian is used to describe something that is the complete opposite or contrary to something else. It can be used to describe concepts, ideas, or physical objects. For example, 'il polo opposto' means 'the opposite pole'. It is also used in mathematical contexts to describe opposite angles or sides.
Example sentences using: opposto
Questo è l'opposto di quello che dico.
This is the opposite of what I say.
In this sentence, 'opposto' is used to indicate contrast between what is being said and something else.
Sto cercando qualcosa di opposto a quello che ho.
I'm looking for something opposite to what I have.
Here, 'opposto' is used to express that someone wants something different or contrasting to what they currently possess.
Il suo atteggiamento è opposto al mio.
His attitude is opposite to mine.
This sentence uses 'opposto' to denote that the attitude of one person is different or in contrast to that of the other person.