How to Say "versus" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “versus” is “contra” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
PrepositionA2
in sports or competitions
Examples
Estoy en contra de esa idea.
I am against that idea.
El partido de hoy es Argentina contra Brasil.
Today's match is Argentina versus Brazil.
El coche chocó contra un árbol.
The car crashed into a tree.
Showing Opposition
Contra is your go-to word to show that one thing is opposed to, competing with, or physically up against another. Think of it as creating a 'versus' situation.
Using `contra` instead of `en contra de`
Mistake: “Yo soy contra la decisión.”
Correction: Yo estoy en contra de la decisión. When you're expressing your personal stance or opinion, it's more natural to say 'estoy en contra de'.
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