Spanish Word: contra
English Meaning: against
German Meaning: gegen

Example Sentences:

Lanzaron piedras contra las ventanas.
They threw stones at the windows.
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La semana pasada la oposición votó en contra de la nueva ley.
Last week the opposition voted against the new law.
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Están luchando contra el fraude, lo cual no es fácil.
They are fighting fraud, which is not easy.
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Sus casas y bienes están asegurados contra incendios.
Their houses and goods are insured against fire.
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La mejor forma de luchar contra la pobreza es creando puestos de trabajo.
The best way to fight poverty is to create jobs.
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Mucha gente está en contra de esta guerra.
Many people are against this war.
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Está apoyado contra la pared.
He is leaning against the wall.
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