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contrario, adjective opposite; opposing
Both the core meanings of contrario describe one thing being set against another, either physically or figuratively.In its physical sense, you use contrario to talk about directions.
Spanish: un coche que venía en sentido contrario English: a car which was coming in the opposite direction
Spanish: Él iba en dirección contraria. English: He was going in the opposite direction.
In its figurative meaning you use contrario to talk about equipos and bandos contrarios - opposing teams and opposing sides.
Spanish: Contini está en el bando contrario. English: Contini is on the opposing side.
When someone or something is contrary, against or opposed to something else, you can express this with contrario followed by a:
Spanish: La resolución es contraria al espíritu del acuerdo. English: The resolution is contrary to the spirit of the agreement.
Spanish: Tramoya se mostró contrario a participar. English: Tramoya was against taking part.