Meaning
against
In a sentence
La bici è andata contro il muro.
The bike went against the wall.
Sei contro questa idea o ti piace?
Are you against this idea or do you like it?
Non ho niente contro di te.
I have nothing against you.
Usage notes
- Use 'contro' for opposition (sports, debates, laws). 'Contro di' is incorrect; omit 'di'.
- In informal speech, 'contro' can contract to 'controv' before vowels (e.g., 'controv ognuno').
- Avoid 'contro' for physical contact (e.g., 'against the wall'); use 'contro il muro' or 'sul muro'.