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/Sounds like "yeh" (as in "yes") + "BAHR" (as in "bar") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "kohn" (as in "coat") + "TRAH" (as in "tract") + "ryah"/

Meaning

To contradict or oppose everything someone says, regardless of whether they are right. In Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, the person who always "lleva la contraria" disagrees on principle, not because they have a better point.

Examples

Siempre lleva la contraria, aunque no tenga razón.

He always contradicts everyone, even when he is clearly wrong.

Don't argue with me just for the sake of arguing.

Regional synonyms

To flirt with someone with the clear intention of winning them over, getting their number, or landing a date. In Spain and Mexico, it's the main mission of every night out and the whole reason you get dressed up.