against background

against

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

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preposition

contra

In a contrary direction to.

Examples :

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

Es un trabajo duro nadar contra la corriente.

direction position essential

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Contra

In physical opposition to; in collision with.

Examples :

"The rain pounds against the window."

La lluvia golpea contra la ventana.

position direction essential

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Contra, sobre

In physical contact with, so as to abut or be supported by.

Examples :

"The kennel was put against the back wall."

La caseta se puso contra la pared trasera.

position physics essential

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Contra, junto a

Close to, alongside.

Examples :

"A row of trees stood against a fence."

Una fila de árboles se alzaba contra una valla.

position place direction essential

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Delante de, contra

In front of; before (a background).

Examples :

"The giant was silhouetted against the door."

El gigante se recortaba contra la puerta.

appearance position essential

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preposition

Contra, en comparación con

In contrast or comparison with.

Examples :

"He stands out against his classmates."

Él destaca en comparación con sus compañeros de clase.

attitude position essential

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preposition

Contra, en contra de

In competition with, versus.

Examples :

"The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend."

Los Tigres jugarán contra los Osos este fin de semana.

sport essential

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Contra, en contra de

Contrary to; in conflict with.

Examples :

"Doing this is against my principles."

Hacer esto va en contra de mis principios.

attitude politics war law essential

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Contra

In opposition to.

Examples :

"Are you against freedom of choice?"

¿Estás en contra de la libertad de elección?

attitude politics position essential

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En contra

Of betting odds, denoting a worse-than-even chance.

Examples :

"That horse is fifty-to-one against, so it has virtually no chance of winning."

Ese caballo tiene cincuenta a uno en contra, por lo que prácticamente no tiene posibilidades de ganar.

bet business essential

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preposition

A cambio de

In exchange for.

Examples :

"The vouchers are redeemable against West End shows and theatre breaks."

Los vales se pueden canjear a cambio de espectáculos del West End y estancias en teatros.

business commerce economy essential

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Contra

As counterbalance to.

Examples :

"The teacher gave extra practice exercises against the challenging exam. "

El profesor dio ejercicios de práctica adicionales contra el desafiante examen.

attitude position essential

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Contra

As a charge on.

Examples :

"Tax is levied against income from sales."

El impuesto se aplica contra los ingresos por ventas.

finance essential

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Contra, para protegerse de

As protection from.

Examples :

"He turned the umbrella against the wind."

Él puso el paraguas contra el viento.

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preposition

En previsión de

In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).

Examples :

"The stores are kept well stocked against a time of need."

Las tiendas están bien surtidas en previsión de un momento de necesidad.

time event essential

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preposition

Contra

(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.

Examples :

"The company offered me a lower salary now, against the higher amount I'll receive if the project is completed successfully. "

La empresa me ofreció un salario más bajo ahora, contra la cantidad más alta que recibiré si el proyecto se completa con éxito.

entertainment business finance essential

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preposition

Expuesto a

Examples :

"The window was open, and the plants were placed against the wall, exposed to the morning sun. "

La ventana estaba abierta y las plantas estaban colocadas contra la pared, expuestas al sol de la mañana.

situation environment essential

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conjunction

Para cuando, antes de que

By the time that (something happened); before.

Examples :

"I finished my homework assignments against the time the teacher checked them. "

Terminé mis tareas para cuando el profesor las revisó.