contra
BrE /ˈkɒn.trə/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.trə/
preposition / noun en → es
in opposition to or in a position that is not supporting something
contra, en contra de
- be against somebody/something
Collocations against the law · vote against a proposal
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He is against any changes to the constitution.
Él está en contra de cualquier cambio en la constitución.
in favor of or supporting something
a favor de, por
- be for somebody/something
Collocations for the environment · vote for a candidate
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She is for equal rights.
Ella está a favor de los derechos iguales.
touching or pressing against something
contra, apoyado en
- lean against something
Collocations lean against a wall · rest against the ground
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She leaned against the door.
Ella se apoyó contra la puerta.
in a position that is not supporting something
contra, en oposición a
- be against somebody/something
Collocations against the rules · vote against a proposal
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The new law is against smoking in public places.
La nueva ley está en contra del fumar en lugares públicos.
in favor of or supporting something
a favor de, por
- be for somebody/something
Collocations for the environment · vote for a candidate
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They are for peace.
Ellos están a favor de la paz.
touching or pressing against something
contra, apoyado en
- lean against something
Collocations lean against a wall · rest against the ground
-
He leaned against the tree.
Él se apoyó contra el árbol.
in a position that is not supporting something
contra, en oposición a
- be against somebody/something
Collocations against the rules · vote against a proposal
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The policy is against waste.
La política está en contra del desperdicio.
in favor of or supporting something
a favor de, por
- be for somebody/something
Collocations for the environment · vote for a candidate
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They are for equality.
Ellos están a favor de la igualdad.