What is the Spanish word for "against"?

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

English

against

Spanish

contra

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Examples of how to use "against" in Spanish

English
It is against the rules to cheat.
Spanish
Está en contra de las reglas hacer trampa.
English
She leaned against the wall to rest.
Spanish
Se apoyó en la pared para descansar.
English
They voted against the new rule.
Spanish
Votaron en contra de la nueva regla.
English
The cat rubbed against my leg.
Spanish
El gato se frotó contra mi pierna.
English
We must work against climate change.
Spanish
Debemos trabajar contra el cambio climático.

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It is against the rules to cheat.

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