hot button
US /ˈhɑːt ˌbʌt.ən/
UK /ˈhɑːt ˌbʌt.ən/
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tema candente, asunto polémico
a topic or issue that is highly controversial and emotionally charged, often leading to strong reactions or arguments
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Abortion is a hot-button issue in many political debates.
El aborto es un tema candente en muchos debates políticos.
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Bringing up taxes is always a hot-button topic at family gatherings.
Sacar a colación los impuestos siempre es un tema candente en las reuniones familiares.