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against
01
contra
in opposition to someone or something
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Exemplos
I decided to go against the advice of my friend.
Decidi ir contra o conselho do meu amigo.
02
contra
used to indicate acting as a defense in the face of a negative force or outcome
Exemplos
We vaccinated our children against the flu.
Nós vacinamos nossos filhos contra a gripe.
03
contra
used to indicate the relationship between a sum of money (loan, financing, guarantee) and the corresponding asset or security
Exemplos
He borrowed $1,000 against his car as collateral.
Ele pegou emprestado $1.000 usando seu carro como garantia contra.
04
contra, ao lado de
in direct contact with or close proximity to
Exemplos
The ladder leaned against the wall.
A escada estava encostada na parede.
05
contra, em contraste com
in opposition to; in contrast with
Exemplos
The bold design of the modern building stood against the traditional architecture of the surrounding structures.
O design ousado do edifício moderno se destacava contra a arquitetura tradicional das estruturas ao redor.
06
contra, em troca de
used to indicate the exchange, substitution, trade, or compensation of one item, service, or benefit for another
Exemplos
He traded his bicycle against a skateboard.
Ele trocou sua bicicleta por um skate.
