Uses of the Spanish Word contra

Find examples of text sentences where contra is used as a preposition.

against, versus

Examples where the Spanish word contra is used in the sense of against, versus

• A tocarte sin rozar ni el reflejo de tu piel a contraluz

  ... which translates to...

  To hold you without touching the reflection of your skin against the light

  can be found in the lyrics of Acompáñame a Estar Solo by Ricardo Arjona

• Si aprietas fuerte contra ti

  ... which translates to...

  If you press hard against yourself

  can be found in the lyrics of La soledad by Laura Pausini

• La aprieto contra el pecho y me parece que

  ... which translates to...

  I press it against my chest and it seems that

  can be found in the lyrics of La soledad by Laura Pausini

• Soy Maradona contra Inglaterra anotándote dos goles

  ... which translates to...

  I'm Maradona against England scoring you two goals

  can be found in the lyrics of LATINOAMERICA by CALLE 13

• No sé contra quién voy

  ... which translates to...

  I don't know who I'm fighting against

  can be found in the lyrics of Lucha de Gigantes by Nacha Pop