contra
preposition
1. against
opposition or confrontation
Common combinations
- votar contra — vote against
- luchar contra — fight against
- estar contra — be against
- El equipo juega contra el campeón.The team is playing against the champion.
- Estoy contra esa decisión.I am against that decision.
- Protestaron contra la guerra.They protested against the war.
2. against
contact or collision
Common combinations
- apoyar contra la pared — lean against the wall
- chocar contra un árbol — crash into a tree
- golpear contra la ventana — hit the window
- Apoyó la bicicleta contra la pared.He leaned the bicycle against the wall.
- El coche chocó contra un árbol.The car crashed into a tree.
- El balón golpeó contra la ventana.The ball hit the window.
3. against
protection or a remedy for something
Common combinations
- vacuna contra la gripe — flu vaccine
- remedio contra el dolor — remedy for pain
- protección contra el frío — protection against the cold
- Esta vacuna protege contra la gripe.This vaccine protects against the flu.
- Necesito algo contra el dolor.I need something for the pain.
- El casco sirve contra los golpes.The helmet protects against blows.
4. in exchange for, upon
exchange or condition
Common combinations
- contra reembolso — cash on delivery
- contra firma — upon signature
- contra presentación del documento — upon presentation of the document
- El paquete se entrega contra firma.The package is delivered upon signature.
- Te doy mi libro contra el tuyo.I will give you my book in exchange for yours.
- El banco paga contra presentación del documento.The bank pays upon presentation of the document.
Same root
contradecircontrario
Phrases with this word
en contra decontra viento y mareacontra relojcontra reembolso