Translation of Spanish word "contra" to English
contra
/ˈkon.tɾa/
Meaning
PrepositionIn a contrary direction to.
How to use
Contra ('against') is a preposition. Luchar contra la injusticia — To fight against injustice.
🇬🇧 English
against
Example
Ellos juegan contra nuestro equipo.
They are playing against our team.
Luchamos contra la injusticia.
We fight against injustice.
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Common phrases
- en contra de— against / in opposition to
- contra reloj— against the clock / time trial
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What does the Spanish word "contra" mean?▼
The Spanish word "contra" means "against" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ellos juegan contra nuestro equipo." (which translates as "They are playing against our team.").
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