Meaning
controversy, dispute
- A prolonged public disagreement or heated debate.
- A legal dispute between parties.
In a sentence
I due paesi hanno cercato un accordo per evitare una lunga controversia.
The two countries sought an agreement to avoid a long dispute.
La nuova legge sulle tasse ha scatenato una forte controversia nel paese.
The new tax law sparked strong controversy in the country.
Non è facile risolvere questa controversia senza l'intervento di un giudice.
It is not easy to settle this dispute without a judge's intervention.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| controversia | feminine · singular |
| controversie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in legal contexts: 'risolvere una controversia' (to settle a dispute).
- Pronounced with an open /ɛ/ on the stressed syllable.