contrastar

Senses

1. 1.

   to contrast

   to show a striking difference when compared

2. 2.

   to compare

   to examine differences and similarities between things

3. 3.

   to stand out

   to be noticeably different from surroundings

Examples

• "As cores vibrantes contrastam com o fundo escuro da pintura."

  The vibrant colors contrast with the dark background of the painting.

• "É importante contrastar os resultados deste estudo com pesquisas anteriores."

  It's important to compare the results of this study with previous research.

• "O estilo moderno do prédio contrasta com a arquitetura colonial do bairro."

  The modern style of the building contrasts with the colonial architecture of the neighborhood.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used with the preposition "com" (contrastar com algo). Often appears in discussions of art, design, data analysis, and comparative studies. The noun form is "contraste."