on the contrary

• Frase usada para introduzir uma afirmação que contradiz ou é oposta ao que acabou de ser dito, frequentemente enfatizando uma correção ou um ponto de vista alternativo.

A formal phrase used to introduce a statement that contradicts or is opposite to what has just been said, often emphasizing a correction or alternative viewpoint.

1. Used to express oppositionB2formal

   Used to indicate that the opposite of what has just been said is true.

   Pelo contrário

   • He is not lazy; on the contrary, he works very hard.
   • The weather wasn't bad; on the contrary, it was beautiful.
   • She didn't dislike the movie; on the contrary, she loved it.