anti
“anti” means “against” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
against
Also: opposed, anti-
📝 In Action
Necesito comprar un programa antivirus para mi ordenador.
A2I need to buy an antivirus program for my computer.
Mi postura es totalmente anti-guerra.
B1My stance is completely anti-war.
Ella siempre ha sido muy anti, no le gusta nada lo popular.
B2She has always been very 'anti,' she doesn't like anything popular at all.
opponent
Also: detractor
📝 In Action
Los antis del proyecto se manifestaron ayer.
B2The opponents of the project protested yesterday.
Había más antis que seguidores en el evento.
C1There were more detractors than followers at the event.
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From the Greek word 'anti', meaning 'against', 'opposite', or 'instead of'.
First recorded: 13th century (as a prefix in Latin-derived words)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'anti' a prefix or a word?
It's primarily a prefix (a word starter), but in modern casual Spanish, it is used as a standalone adjective or noun to describe people with an 'anti' attitude.
Do I pluralize 'anti'?
When using it as a noun to refer to people, yes: 'los antis'. When it's a prefix in a word like 'antivirus', the plural depends on the base word.
Should I use 'anti' or 'contra'?
Use 'anti' for fixed qualities or types of things (like 'antivirus' or 'antisocial'). Use 'contra' as a preposition for physical opposition (e.g., 'chocó contra el muro').