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"Pro" is a form of "pro", a noun which is often translated as "pro". "Contra" is a form of "contra", a preposition which is often translated as "against". Learn more about the difference between "pro" and "contra" below.
el pro(
proh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (advantage)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (colloquial) (talented person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. pro
Marta es una auténtica pro; se pasó todo el videojuego en un solo día.Marta is a real pro; she beat the video game in just one day.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. for
Formamos una organización de abogacía pro derechos de los inmigrantes.We formed an advocacy group for the rights of immigrants.
contra(
kohn
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trah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (opposition)
a. against
Boca Juniors juega contra Santos este sábado.Boca Juniors plays against Santos this Saturday.
2. (position)
a. against
Pon este libro en el librero que está contra aquella pared, por favor.Put this book in the bookcase that is against that wall, please.
3. (direction)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. con
Antes de invertir, examine los pros y los contras.Before you invest, examine the pros and cons.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
6. (medicine) (Chile) (Colombia) (Nicaragua) (Venezuela)
Regionalism used in Chile
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
Regionalism used in Venezuela
7. (sports)
a. counterpunch
Le propinó una contra a su rival que le partió el labio.She landed a counterpunch on her opponent which split her lip.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
8. (colloquial) (to express surprise)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. damn (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Contra, qué calor hace aquí!Damn, it's hot in here!
