opposed to

[əˈpoʊzd tuː]

adjective/prepositional phrase

contra

1. in disagreement or conflict with; against

I am opposed to that decision.

Sou contra essa decisão.

2. in contrast with; as opposed to

Opposed to what you said, I think it's a good idea.

Ao contrário do que você disse, acho que é uma boa ideia.

3. positioned on the other side; facing

The two buildings are opposed to each other.

Os dois edifícios estão um de frente para o outro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

contra

most common usage

General Brazilian

contrário a

alternative formal usage

Portugal

contra

standard usage

Portugal

oposto a

more formal or literal translation

as opposed to - ao contrário de, em vez de

stand opposed to - posicionar-se contra

be opposed to something - ser contra algo

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