What does en contra in Spanish mean?

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

The word en contra in Spanish means against, against, against, against, opposing bet, opposing wager, bets against, go against, agreement to the contrary, rebuttal evidence, headwind. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word en contra

against

locución adverbial (en desacuerdo)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Aunque con esta iniciativa se podría combatir el desempleo, el presidente está en contra.
Although the proposal could combat unemployment, the president says he is against it.

against

locución adverbial (en oposición)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
En la consulta, pienso votar en contra.
In the consultation, I'm going to vote against.

against

locución preposicional (en desacuerdo con)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Aunque mis padres estén en contra de nuestro matrimonio, vamos a casarnos en junio. Laura siempre va en contra de los intereses de la empresa.
Even though my parents are against our marriage, we're getting married in June.

against

locución preposicional (en perjuicio de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La víctima presentó una demanda en contra de su atacante.
The victim filed charges against her attacker.

opposing bet, opposing wager

locución nominal femenina (pronóstico cruzado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El equipo recibió muchas apuestas en contra para el último partido.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Chicago was the favorite to win the championship, but Frank made an opposing bet (or: opposing wager) in favor of St. Louis.

bets against

locución nominal femenina (figurado (predicción de fracaso)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Las apuestas en contra son una traición cuando está en juego el futuro del país.
Bets against are a betrayal when the country's future is at stake.

go against

(dificultar, oponerse a)

Laura siempre va en contra de los intereses de la empresa.
Laura always goes against the interests of the company.

agreement to the contrary

(der: acuerdo entre las partes)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Unless otherwise agreed to, there shall be no contact between the two parties.

rebuttal evidence

locución nominal femenina plural (der: prueban lo contrario a lo dicho)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

headwind

(aire de frente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un fuerte viento en contra impedía el avance a la embarcación.
A headwind prevented the advance towards the boat.

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