What does a contramano in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word a contramano in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use a contramano in Spanish.

The word a contramano in Spanish means the wrong way, against. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word a contramano

the wrong way

locución adverbial (en dirección opuesta)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Me multaron por conducir a contramano por una calle del centro.
I was fined for driving the wrong way down a downtown street.

against

locución adverbial (figurado (al contrario)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
En temas de tolerancia y respeto, ese senador siempre va a contramano.
The new law goes against the agreements made.

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