controvertidas

Controvertidas is the feminine plural form of the Spanish adjective controvertido, meaning controversial, disputed, or open to debate. It is used to describe feminine plural nouns, for example: preguntas controvertidas (controversial questions) and teorías controvertidas (controversial theories). The masculine singular is controvertido and the masculine plural is controvertidos.

The term derives from Latin controversus, related to controversy in English. In everyday use, controvertidas signals that there is significant disagreement among scholars, policymakers, or the public about a given issue, claim, or finding.

Usage and nuance. Controvertidas is common in journalism, academia, and legal contexts to indicate that a topic has not reached consensus or is subject to dispute. The label does not imply falsehood; rather, it suggests contested status, varying interpretations, or ongoing debate. The way a text uses the term can influence perception, so context and tone are important factors in interpreting what is described as controvertidas.

See also. Controversy, controversy-related terminology in Spanish (controversia, controvertir), and related synonyms such as polémico.