estar en contra de

estar en contra de(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to be against
La comisión está en contra de la reforma de las reglas.The committee is against reforming the rules.
b. to be opposed to
El partido está en contra del proyecto de ley y por lo tanto, no lo apoyará.The party is opposed to the bill and thus will not support it.
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