What does contro in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word contro in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contro in Italian.
The word contro in Italian means into, in front of, against, against, at a disadvantage, in exchange for, cons, go against, challenge, go against the current, swim against the tide, carry a grudge against sbd, bang your head against something., fight a losing battle, tilt at windmills, beat a dead horse, to fight against time, back cover, upstream, against the tide, against the tide, against nature, in disgust, upwind, against the wind, into the wind, race against time, crimes against humanity, crimes against a person, on the down side, in front of, before, on the other hand, be vaccinated against, do reluctantly, to appeal against, rub it in, struggle against time, to struggle for survival, tilt at windmills, attack an imaginary enemy, struggle against time, fight against fear, confrontation, instead, wrong foot , catch off-guard, loan buyback, pros and cons, repurchase agreement, point an accusing finger at, point the finger against, row against, spit bile at, three tigers against three tigers, everyone against everyone. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word contro
intopreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (verso, addosso) (preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.") Stai attento a non andare contro quella bicicletta. Be careful not to crash into that bicycle. |
in front of, againstpreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (davanti, di fronte) (preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.") L'armadio non deve stare contro la parete. The wardrobe shouldn't be against the wall. |
againstpreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (contrasto, ostilità) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Sono contro la guerra. I'm against the war. |
at a disadvantageavverbio (a svantaggio) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") L'arbitro ci ha fischiato un rigore contro. The referee blew a penalty kick to our disadvantage. |
in exchange forpreposizione o locuzione preposizionale (burocrazia, commercio (in cambio di) (preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.") Questa lettera va recapitata a mano contro ricevuta. This letter must be delivered by hand in exchange for a receipt. |
conssostantivo maschile (svantaggio) (plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.") Devi sempre considerare tutti i contro quando prendi una decisione. One must always consider both the pros and the cons of a situation before making a decision. |
go againstverbo intransitivo (scontrarsi fisicamente) |
challengeverbo intransitivo (affrontare) |
go against the current, swim against the tide(figurative) |
carry a grudge against sbd
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bang your head against something.verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (picchiare la testa contro [qlcs]) |
fight a losing battle, tilt at windmills, beat a dead horseverbo intransitivo (idiomatico (causa persa: combattere) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") A mia mamma piace combattere contro i mulini a vento cercando invano di convincere mio padre a viaggiare. ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. Trying to get a response from that minister is like beating a dead horse. |
to fight against time(rush to reach or achieve [sth]) |
back cover
(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) |
upstreamlocuzione avverbiale (verso contrario al flusso) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") |
against the tidelocuzione avverbiale (figurato (contro le regole) (against the rules) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") |
against the tidelocuzione aggettivale (figurato (contro le regole) (not following the prevailing opinions) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") |
against nature
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
in disgust
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upwind, against the wind, into the windlocuzione avverbiale (contro la direzione del vento) (adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.") |
race against time
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crimes against humanity
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crimes against a person
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on the down sidelocuzione avverbiale (valutando il lato negativo) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
in front of, beforelocuzione avverbiale (di fronte) |
on the other handlocuzione avverbiale (sul margine) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
be vaccinated against
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do reluctantly
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to appeal against
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rub it in
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
struggle against time
(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) I trapianti rappresentano sempre una lotta contro il tempo. |
to struggle for survival
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tilt at windmills, attack an imaginary enemy(figurative) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
struggle against time
(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) |
fight against fear
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confrontation
(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Finché farete muro contro muro non riusciremo mai a risolvere i problemi. |
insteadlocuzione avverbiale (invece) |
wrong foot , catch off-guard
(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") |
loan buyback(finance) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) |
pros and conssostantivo plurale maschile (pregi e difetti) (plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.") |
repurchase agreement
(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) |
point an accusing finger at(figurato (accusare, incolpare) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") |
point the finger against
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row against(boat) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Certi politici non fanno altro che remare contro. |
spit bile at
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three tigers against three tigers(tongue-twister, literal) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
everyone against everyone
(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") |
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