Contra
Definition
(prep) Indicates opposition, confrontation or contact
Examples
“Estoy en contra de esa decisión.”
“Contra la pared, por favor.”
Against the wall, please.
“La bici va contra el coche, y se oye un golpe seco.”
The bike hits the car, and you hear a dull thud.
“Mi hermana estaba contra la mudanza, pero al final ayudó a cargar las cajas.”
My sister was against the move, but in the end she helped carry the boxes.
“Contra la lluvia de las ocho, salimos a buscar un taxi en la Gran Vía.”
In the eight o'clock rain, we went out to find a taxi on Gran Vía.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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