Usage examples of "against" in English with translation to Spanish

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That's against the law. Eso es ilegal.
Don't lean against the wall. No te apoyes en la pared.
It's against the law to carry weapons. Portar armas es ilegal.
He's against the facts. Se opone a los hechos.
I advised him against smoking. Le aconsejé que no fumara.
We stand against free trade. Nos oponemos al comercio libre.
I'm dead against the plan. Me opongo rotundamente al plan.
I bear no grudge against you. No te guardo rencor.
He advised us against doing it. Nos aconsejó que no lo hiciéramos.
We must always provide against disasters. Debemos estar siempre preparados para los desastres.
What's the accusation against him? ¿De qué le han acusado?
She advised him against doing it. Ella le aconsejó que no lo hiciera.
Be on your guard against pickpockets. Debes estar atento de los carteristas.
I'm against any kind of abuse. Me opongo a cualquier tipo de abuso.
He knocked his knee against the chair. Se golpeó la rodilla con la silla.
They defended their country against the invaders. Ellos defendieron a su país de los invasores.
The rain is beating against the windows. La lluvia golpea las ventanas.
Why are you so bitter against her? ¿Por qué eres tan amargo con ella?
The country declared war against its neighbor. El país le declaró la guerra a su vecino.
He became a singer against his parents wishes. Se convirtio en cantante a pesar de los deseos de sus padres.
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