contra

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for contrawith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

How to pronounce “contra

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Phonetic spelling

KON-trah

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/ˈkõtɾɐ/

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What does “contra” mean?

Definitions of “contra” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

againstPreposition

We are against violence.

They spoke against the proposal.

I fight against injustice every day.