Bulgarian-English translations for споря

• contend
  In this paper the author contends that no useful results can be obtained if this method is used.
• contest
  no contest
  The child entered the spelling contest
  I will contest for the open seat on the board
• controvert
• dispute
  Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact
  to dispute assertions or arguments
• hassle
  I went through a lot of hassle to be the first to get a ticket.
  The unlucky boy was hassled by a gang of troublemakers on his way home.