What is 'contro' called in English?

'contro' in English is called "Against". Against refers to: Esprimere opposizione, disaccordo o resistenza a qualcosa o qualcuno.

How do you pronounce 'Against' and 'contro'?

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English: "The decision went against their wishes." | Italian: "La decisione andò contro i loro desideri."

preposition

English to Italian Dictionary

contro

Sinonimi:oppostocontrario

contro in English:against

Phonetic:contrò

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Il significato di against in italiano è contro. (Esprimere opposizione, disaccordo o resistenza a qualcosa o qualcuno.)

1
preposition
contro
Expressing opposition, disagreement, or resistance to something or someone.
Esprimere opposizione, disaccordo o resistenza a qualcosa o qualcuno.
2
preposition
contro
Indicating physical contact or proximity with something, often implying support or impact.
Indicare contatto fisico o vicinanza con qualcosa, spesso implicando supporto o impatto.
3
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contro
Expressing that something is contrary to a rule, law, or principle.
Esprimere che qualcosa è contrario a una regola, legge o principio.

“The decision went against their wishes.”

La decisione andò contro i loro desideri.

“She leaned against the door.”

Si appoggiò contro la porta.

“Smoking is against the law here.”

Fumare è contro la legge qui.

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In Italian:

oppostocontrario

In English:

versusopposed tocontrary to

In Italian:

a favorecon

In English:

for within favor of

against all oddsidiom

Despite very unfavorable circumstances.

against the clockidiom

In a great hurry, with a deadline approaching.

against the grainidiom

Contrary to one's natural disposition, inclination, or usual practice.