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contra
[ˈkɔn.trə]
preposition/noun
feminine (noun)
pl: contras
against
1.
in opposition to; against
He argued contra the proposed legislation.
Ele argumentou contra a legislação proposta.
2.
on the other hand; conversely (as a noun in legal/formal contexts)
The pros and contras of the agreement were discussed.
Os prós e contras do acordo foram discutidos.
3.
a Nicaraguan counter-revolutionary (historical context)
The Contras were funded by the United States during the Cold War.
Os Contras foram financiados pelos Estados Unidos durante a Guerra Fria.
Synonyms
against
opposite
opposing
counter
Antonyms
pro
for
with
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contra
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
contra
Standard usage; also used in legal and formal Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
pro e contra
levar contra
ter algo contra alguém
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