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    Contra (en. Against)

    /ˈkɒntrə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Indicates opposition to something or someone.
    He fought against injustice.
    Luchó contra la injusticia.
    A way of acting that is opposite to a current.
    He protested against climate change.
    Se manifestó contra el cambio climático.
    preposition
    Behind.
    The dog is against the door.
    El perro está contra la puerta.
    In opposition to.
    We are against the idea of cutting the budget.
    Estamos contra la idea de reducir el presupuesto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contra', meaning 'in opposition to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    against all odds
    Despite all the difficulties.
    contra viento y marea
    to swim against the tide
    To do something in opposition to what is common or accepted.
    luchar contra corriente

    Related Words

    opposition
    Action of opposing.
    oposición
    opponent
    A person who faces another in a competition or dispute.
    oponente
    resistance
    The ability to withstand pressure or influence.
    resistencia

    Slang Meanings

    To disagree with something.
    I am against that absurd decision.
    Estoy contra esa decisión absurda.
    To face a challenge.
    We have to act against adversity.
    Tenemos que actuar contra las adversidades.