What is the Portuguese word for "against"?

Learn how to say "against" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

against

Portuguese

contra

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Examples of how to use "against" in Portuguese

English
It is against the rules to cheat.
Portuguese
É contra as regras trapacear.
English
She leaned against the wall to rest.
Portuguese
Ela se apoiou na parede para descansar.
English
They voted against the new rule.
Portuguese
Eles votaram contra a nova regra.
English
The cat rubbed against my leg.
Portuguese
O gato esfregou-se na minha perna.
English
We must work against climate change.
Portuguese
Devemos trabalhar contra as mudanças climáticas.
English
The team played against strong opponents.
Portuguese
O time jogou contra adversários fortes.

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It is against the rules to cheat.

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