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"Contra" is a form of "contra", a preposition which is often translated as "contra". "Crash into" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "chocar contra". Learn more about the difference between "contra" and "crash into" below.
contra(
kan
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truh
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
crash into(
krahsh
ihn
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tu
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. chocar contra
The biker crashed into a bus that crossed a red light.El motociclista chocó contra un autobús que cruzó en rojo.
b. estrellarse contra
The car lost control and crashed into a wall.El coche perdió el control y se estrelló contra una pared.
