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Counter
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mostrador
a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
They placed their bags on the counter at the shop.
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ficha
a small usually round object included in some board games to mark a player's place or score
Example
She set out all the baking ingredients on the counter before starting.
The kitchen counter was cluttered with utensils and cutting boards.
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contador, cuenta
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
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contragolpe, respuesta
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
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contrafuerte, talón
a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
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contador, registro de conteo
(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
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replique, contrarreplique
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
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contador, cuentista
a person who counts things
to counter
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contrarrestar
to do something to avoid or decrease the harmful or unpleasant effects of something
Transitive: to counter effects of something
Example
Taking vitamin C can help counter the effects of a cold.
Tomar vitamina C puede ayudar a contrarrestar los efectos de un resfriado.
The government implemented policies to counter the economic downturn.
El gobierno implementó políticas para contrarrestar la recesión económica.
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contrarrestar, replicar
to react to an aggressive statement or act, often by opposing or defending against it
Transitive: to counter an action or remark | to counter an action or remark with a response
Example
She countered his accusations with evidence proving her innocence.
Ella contrarrestó sus acusaciones con evidencia que probaba su inocencia.
The politician countered the opposition ’s attacks with a strong rebuttal.
El político contrarrestó los ataques de la oposición con una fuerte réplica.
counter
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opuesto, antagónico
indicating opposition or resistance
counter
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en sentido contrario, al contrario
in the opposite direction
counter-
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contrargumento, antítesis
used to describe something that opposes, reacts against, or provides a contrast to something else
Example
The counterargument challenged the main point of the debate.
They launched a counterattack to defend their territory.
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