contra-

contra-(
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A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., auto, pre).
prefix
a. contra-
Margarita was upset when her son contradicted her in public.Margarita se molestó cuando su hijo la contradijo en público.
Physicians must be aware of the contraindications to any procedure.Los médicos deben estar al tanto de las contraindicaciones de todo procedimiento.
a. anti-
Sophie learned about a variety of contraceptive methods in her health class.Sophie aprendió acerca de una variedad de métodos anticonceptivos en la clase de salud.
a. contra-
If you listen carefully, you can hear the contrabassoon toward the end of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.Si escuchas con cuidado, se puede escuchar el contrafagot hacia el final de la Quinta Sinfonía de Beethoven.
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