contra

Preposition B2 #1036 most common

Translations

  1. against
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Example Sentences

Hay una regla que va contra la política de la empresa.

There is a rule that goes against the company's policy.

El equipo jugó contra uno de los mejores clubes de fútbol.

The team played against one of the best football clubs.

Estoy en contra de la violencia en todas sus formas.

I am against violence in all its forms.

Es fundamental vacunarse contra la tetanica para evitar enfermedades graves en el futuro.

It is essential to get vaccinated against tetanus to avoid serious illnesses in the future.

Las autoridades están luchando contra el tráfico de estupefacientes en la región.

Authorities are fighting against drug trafficking in the region.

El resello en el documento garantiza su autenticidad y protección contra alteraciones.

The seal on the document guarantees its authenticity and protection against alterations.

El agripo del caso decidió presentar una demanda contra la empresa por daños y perjuicios.

The aggrieved party in the case decided to file a lawsuit against the company for damages.

It is essential to shield children from violence in today's society.

The sail guard protects the boat's sail from the strong wind.

La triaca era conocida en la antigüedad como un remedio eficaz contra el veneno.

The triaca was known in antiquity as an effective antidote against poison.

El nuevo matapolvo que compramos ha sido muy efectivo contra los ácaros.

The new dust killer we bought has been very effective against dust mites.

Es urgente urgir a la población a que se vacune contra la enfermedad.

It is urgent to urge the population to get vaccinated against the disease.

El artista decidió alevantar su voz en contra de la injusticia social.

The artist decided to raise his voice against social injustice.

La heroinómana luchaba constantemente contra sus adicciones y deseaba un cambio.

The heroin addict constantly fought against her addictions and desired a change.

El repelente que compré tiene una alta eficacia contra los mosquitos.

The repellent I bought has high efficacy against mosquitoes.

The surprise attack against the camp took everyone by surprise.

La barbacana del castillo proporcionaba una defensa adicional contra los invasores.

The barbican of the castle provided additional defense against invaders.

Él se enancó contra la pared, intentando encontrar un momento de paz en medio del caos.

He leaned against the wall, trying to find a moment of peace amidst the chaos.

El denostador no tuvo pruebas suficientes para respaldar sus afirmaciones contra el político.

The denouncer did not have enough evidence to support his claims against the politician.

The constant beating of the wind against the window kept me awake all night.

Las dos naciones están aleadas en la lucha contra el cambio climático.

The two nations are allied in the fight against climate change.

Los científicos están desarrollando un nuevo inmunizante que promete ser efectivo contra varias enfermedades.

Scientists are developing a new immunizing agent that promises to be effective against several diseases.

El caso que presentó la defensa fue muy convincente, a pesar de las pruebas en contra.

The case presented by the defense was very convincing, despite the evidence against it.

El suspecto fue arrestado después de que la policía recopiló suficientes pruebas en su contra.

The suspect was arrested after the police gathered enough evidence against him.

Los anticuerpos monoclonales son una herramienta prometedora en la lucha contra diversas enfermedades.

Monoclonal antibodies are a promising tool in the fight against various diseases.

El embate de las olas contra las rocas era impresionante y aterrador.

The impact of the waves against the rocks was impressive and terrifying.

Los hornes de los animales son una parte importante de su defensa contra depredadores.

The horns of animals are an important part of their defense against predators.

The building, shielded against the wind, withstood the storm without suffering any damage.

The bump of the car against the wall left a visible mark.

¡Achachay! Me golpeé el dedo del pie contra la mesa.

Ouch! I stubbed my toe against the table.

Los granulocitos desempeñan un papel crucial en la defensa del organismo contra infecciones.

Granulocytes play a crucial role in the body's defense against infections.

El atardecer era espectacular, con las montañas silueteadas contra un cielo naranja vibrante.

The sunset was spectacular, with the mountains silhouetted against a vibrant orange sky.

The spine of the mountain rose majestically against the blue sky.

The Member of the European Parliament spoke about the importance of international cooperation in the fight against climate change.

Me golpeé la cocorota contra el marco de la puerta y ahora me duele mucho.

I bumped my head against the door frame and now it hurts a lot.

The fight against slavery is an important topic in the history of humanity.

Los estudiantes intentaron insurreccionar contra las injusticias del sistema educativo.

The students tried to rebel against the injustices of the educational system.

El carromatero ganó el torneo local después de competir contra jugadores muy talentosos.

The carrom player won the local tournament after competing against very talented players.

El retranqueo del ejército permitió una mejor estrategia en la batalla contra el enemigo.

The retreat of the army allowed for a better strategy in the battle against the enemy.

El indiciado fue llevado ante el juez para enfrentar las acusaciones en su contra.

The indicted person was brought before the judge to face the charges against him.

El vicegerente tomó la decisión final sobre el proyecto, aunque había muchas opiniones en contra.

The deputy manager made the final decision on the project, even though there were many opposing opinions.

No se puede coercer a alguien a actuar en contra de su voluntad, es un principio básico de la ética.

One cannot coerce someone to act against their will; it is a basic principle of ethics.

Las olas empezaron a verberar contra las rocas, creando un sonido hipnotizante.

The waves began to reverberate against the rocks, creating a hypnotic sound.

The thief attempted to assault the bank's security, but was caught in time.

The allegation against the accused was presented by the defense lawyer.

La moscabada protege contra los insectos durante las noches de verano.

The mosquito net protects against insects during summer nights.

If you're not careful, you could crash the car into a tree.

Entrambas opciones parecen viables, aunque cada una tiene sus pros y contras.

Both options seem viable, although each has its pros and cons.

Las corazas de los crustáceos son esenciales para su protección contra los depredadores.

The shells of crustaceans are essential for their protection against predators.

La decisión fue juiciosa, considerando los pros y contras de cada opción.

The decision was judicious, considering the pros and cons of each option.