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contra

"contra" means "against" in Portuguese. It is number 315 on the frequency list, in A1 (prep).

Meaning

against

IPA

/ˈkõ.tɾɐ/

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Sou contra.
  I'm against it.
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• Eu sou contra.
  I'm against it.
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• Eu estou contra.
  I'm against it.
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Learned together

In the course, "contra" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• entre among
• caso if
• desde since
• deles their, theirs
• tal such
• nenhum no, none
• gente people
• durante during
• enquanto as

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