🇬🇧🇪🇸 controversy - controversia : English Lesson

Meaning of "controversy" ("controversia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Controversy" is a noun that refers to a prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about a topic that people have strong, differing opinions on. It often involves debates, arguments, and differing viewpoints.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The biggest controversy in my house is whether dad’s jokes are funny or just terrible.

A huge controversy broke out in class when someone said cats are better than dogs.

The world’s greatest controversy: Is cereal a soup?

My grandma started a controversy by saying video games are not “real sports.”

The most intense controversy of all time: Does a straw have one hole or two?

A small town statue caused a controversy. At the playground the controversy grew as parents and kids pointed and argued. The controversy filled the news and the town hall. The controversy made some cry and some shout. After a calm talk and a vote, the controversy ended and people hugged.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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