against
US /əˈɡenst/
UK /əˈɡenst/
1.
contra
in opposition to (someone or something)
:
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The decision went against my wishes.
La decisión fue contra mis deseos.
•
They are fighting against injustice.
Están luchando contra la injusticia.
2.
contra, sobre
in contact with (something) so as to offer resistance to it
:
•
He leaned against the wall.
Se apoyó contra la pared.
•
The boat drifted against the current.
El barco se desvió contra la corriente.
3.
contra, para
in preparation for the possibility of (something undesirable)
:
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Save some money against a rainy day.
Guarda algo de dinero para un día lluvioso.
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We need to take precautions against fire.
Necesitamos tomar precauciones contra incendios.