Translation of "contra" to English

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Dictionary translations for "contra"

contra preposition

against [əˈɡenst]

Somos contra trabalhar aos domingos.

We are against working on Sundays.

Phrases with "contra" (18)

atentar contra a moral - offend against morality
atentar contra a vida - make an attempt on life
Comissão Independente Contra a Corrupção - Independent Commission Against Corruption
corrida contra o relógio - race against the clock
dar o contra - be opposed
Fundo Global de Luta Contra AIDS , Tuberculose e Malária - Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria
imprensar contra a parede - put on the spot
pagamento contra entrega - cash on delivery
pôr contra a parede - put on the spot
remar contra a maré - swim against the tide

Contexts with "contra"

Somos contra trabalhar aos domingos. We are against working on Sundays.

Os carros bateram um contra o outro. The cars crashed into each other.

Sinto muito, mas sou contra esse projeto. I'm sorry, but I am opposed to this project.

As chances estão contra nós. The odds are against us.

Se um ladrão entrasse no meu quarto, eu atiraria algo contra ele. If a burglar came into my room, I would throw something at him.

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