How to say "versus", as in a game
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How would I say "versus", in reference to a game? The dictionary only gives "contra" and in parenthesis, it says "law & sports". ... Thanks!
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updated Dec 6, 2010
posted by MeEncantanCarasSonrisas
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Es correcto. Se usa la palabra "contra". Por ejemplo:
"En futbol va a jugar Chile contra Colombia"
"En el partido de voley de Perú contra Cuba resultó ganador el equipo de Perú".
También se puede usar la palabra "versus" como en el inglés aunque a algunos no les convenza esta elección,
updated Mar 7, 2010
posted by Doriz
I agree that "versus" works just fine, and it's really not rare. - Gekkosan, Mar 7, 2010
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For what it is worth, my Gran Diccionario Oxford also gives this example of city life versus country life to impart yet another way to say, or meaning for "versus"
la vida de ciudad frente a or en oposición a la vida del campo
updated Apr 20, 2015
posted by Janice
Of course, I wouldn't know if those prepositions could also be used for opponents in a chess game....or "naipes" - Janice, Mar 7, 2010
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well, you can also use "versús"
updated Mar 7, 2010
posted by Jos-Overbey
