contra la pared

contra la pared(
kohn
-
trah
 
lah
 
pah
-
rehd
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. against the wall
La pintora apoyó la escalera contra la pared.The painter leaned the ladder against the wall.
b. into the wall
Un carro chocó contra la pared de la casa de Victoria.A car crashed into the wall outside Victoria's house.
c. up against the wall (touching the wall)
El policía le puso a Ramón la cara contra la pared.The policeman put Ramon's face up against the wall.
d. to the wall (touching the wall)
Sam apoyó la oreja contra la pared para ver si podía escuchar lo que estaban diciendo.Sam held his ear to the wall to see if he could hear what they were saying.
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