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Portuguese

contrariar

English

to oppose

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Examples of how to use "contrariar" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Não contrarie as ordens do chefe.
English
Don't go against the boss's orders.
Portuguese
Eu não quero contrariar você hoje.
English
I don't want to contradict you today.
Portuguese
Ela contrariou o plano da equipe ontem.
English
She went against the team's plan yesterday.
Portuguese
Quando eu era criança, contrariava os pais.
English
When I was a child, I disobeyed my parents.
Portuguese
Se você insistir, eu contrariarei sua decisão.
English
If you insist, I will oppose your decision.
Portuguese
Espero que ele não contrarie nossas expectativas.
English
I hope he doesn't disappoint our expectations.

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Não contrarie as ordens do chefe.

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