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contra

against

Preposition

Preposition

  1. 1

    (opposition) against

    No estoy contra tu idea, solo quiero entenderla mejor.

    I am not against your idea, I just want to understand it better.
  2. 2

    (physical contact) against

    La escalera está contra la pared.

    The ladder is against the wall.

1(opposition)against

No estoy contra tu idea, solo quiero entenderla mejor.

I am not against your idea, I just want to understand it better.

El equipo jugó muy bien contra un oponente fuerte.

The team played very well against a strong opponent.

Siempre luchamos contra la injusticia en el mundo.

We always fight against injustice in the world.

Estoy contra esa idea.

I am against that idea.

2(physical contact)against

La escalera está contra la pared.

The ladder is against the wall.

Apoya tu cabeza contra la almohada y relájate.

Rest your head against the pillow and relax.

El viento empujaba el barco contra las rocas.

The wind was pushing the boat against the rocks.

El balón golpeó contra la pared.

The ball hit against the wall.