Contrastamos

Contrastamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb contrastar. It means "we contrast" and denotes the act of comparing two or more elements to highlight differences, test contrasts, or evaluate opposing perspectives.

Usage and nuance: In academic writing, journalism, and analytical discourse, contrastamos introduces a deliberate examination of differences between data, ideas, or arguments. The emphasis is usually on contrasts or disagreements rather than on similarities, though both can be acknowledged within the same discussion.

Morphology and related forms: Contrastar is a transitive verb that normally takes a direct object and a second term to compare against. The corresponding subjunctive form is contrastemos. Related verbs include comparar, which covers broader notions of comparison without the explicit emphasis on contrast, and el sustantivo contraste, the noun for the difference highlighted by a contrast.

Examples: Contrastamos los resultados obtenidos con los de estudios previos para identificar divergencias. Contrastamos las versiones de dos fuentes para evaluar inconsistencias.

See also: contrastar, comparar, contraste, metodología de análisis.