Spanish Word: al contrario
English Meaning: on the contrary

Example Sentences:

Al contrario de la creencia popular, el avestruz no esconde la cabeza bajo la tierra.
Contrary to popular belief the ostrich does not hide its head in the sand.
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Related Words:

al

(short for a + el)

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contrario   (Fem: contraria)

opposite, contrary

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