Translation of "contra" to English

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Dictionary translations for "contra"

contra preposition

against [əˈɡenst]

No vayas contra sus deseos.

Don't go against his wishes.

facing [ˈfeɪsɪŋ] (lugar-enfrente)

la contra f noun

pl. contras

disadvantage [ˌdɪsədˈvɑ:ntɪdʒ] (Football)

Phrases with "contra" (41)

en contra de - against
estar en contra - be against
en contra de que - against that
alarma contra robo - burglar alarm
atentado contra Charlie Hebdo - Charlie Hebdo shooting
brigada contra el vicio - vice squad
carrera contra reloj - race against the clock
contra corriente - against the tide
delito contra la seguridad en el tráfico - traffic violation
estar en su contra - be against him

Contexts with "contra"

No vayas contra sus deseos. Don't go against his wishes.

El coche se estrelló contra la pared. The car crashed into the wall.

Los otros policías empezaron a disparar contra la multitud. The other policemen began shooting at the crowd.

Estás conmigo o contra mí. You're either with me or you're against me.

Su coche se estrelló contra un árbol. His car ran into a tree.

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