How is the word contra translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
against
preposition

Em oposição a alguém ou a algo.

In opposition to someone or something.

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  • Votaram contra a nova lei. — They voted against the new law.

  • Há alguém aqui contra esta ideia? — Is anyone here against this idea?

  • Amanhã jogamos contra os campeões. — Tomorrow we play against the champions.

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