kontra
kóntra with stress marks
opposed
Usage Note
Kontra is a Spanish loanword from contra meaning against, used very commonly in sports, debates, and arguments. It also functions as a productive prefix in compound words such as kontrabida and kontra-indikasyon.
Examples
" Kontra ako sa plano. "
Natural Translation
I am against the plan.
Literal Translation
Against I to-the plan.
" Kontra siya sa panukala ng gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
He/She is opposed to the government's proposal.
Literal Translation
Opposed he/she to-the proposal of-the government.
" Bagaman kontra ang ilang kasapi, ipinasa pa rin ng nakararami ang panukalang batas sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Although some members were against it, the majority still passed the proposed ordinance in the city.
Literal Translation
Although against the some members, passed still by-the majority the proposed law in city.
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