What does "contra" mean in English?

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Spanish

contra

English

against

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Examples of how to use "contra" in Spanish

Spanish
Jugamos contra el equipo local.
English
We play against the home team.
Spanish
Apoya la escalera contra la pared.
English
Hold the ladder against the wall.
Spanish
Voy contra la corriente hoy.
English
I'm going against the current today.
Spanish
Jugamos contra el equipo local.
English
We play against the home team.
Spanish
Estoy en contra de esa idea.
English
I'm against that idea.

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