Contra
Example: El perro corre contra la puerta cuando escucha ruido.
Definition
"Contra" is a preposition in Spanish used to indicate opposition, contact, or direction toward something. For example, in the phrase 'El perro corre contra la puerta,' it shows the dog running toward or against the door, signifying physical contact or opposition.
Etymology
The Spanish preposition "contra" comes from the Latin word 'contra,' meaning 'against' or 'opposite.' This Latin origin is also the root for similar words in other Romance languages, emphasizing opposition or contact. Did you know? The use of "contra" dates back to classical Latin, where it was frequently used to express resistance or opposition.
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"Contra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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