contraportada
/kontɾapoɾtada/from spelling rules
The English phrase backpage is translated into Spanish as contraportada.
The term contraportada is most commonly used to refer to the back cover of a book or the back page of a magazine.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of contra- (against/opposite) and portada (front cover/title page).
How do you pronounce it?
/kontɾapoɾtada/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, the 'back page' of a magazine or book is sometimes called the cuarta de cubierta.
- The word portada is also used in Spanish to describe the impressive entrance or 'facade' of a grand cathedral or building.
- The word contraportada shares a root with the English word 'door'. Both derive from the Latin porta, referring to a gateway or entrance.
Examples in context
- La contraportada tiene un resumen corto.The backpage has a short summary.
- Busca el código de barras en la contraportada.Look for the barcode on the backpage.
- Escribí mi nombre en la contraportada del libro.I wrote my name on the backpage of the book.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at a new book in a bookstore.
- Daniel¿Qué dice la contraportada?What does the backpage say?
- MaríaDice que es una gran historia.It says it is a great story.
- DanielLa contraportada es muy interesante.The backpage is very interesting.
- MaríaSí, creo que debemos comprarlo.Yes, I think we should buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contraportada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
