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    Oponía (en. Opposed)

    /o.poˈni.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of resisting or presenting resistance to something.
    He opposed the council's decisions.
    Él se oponía a las decisiones del consejo.
    It means to present an argument against something.
    She always opposed ideas that she considered unfair.
    Ella siempre se oponía a las ideas que no le parecían justas.
    It is used to express persistent disagreement.
    My parents opposed my moving to another city.
    Mis padres se oponían a que me mudara a otra ciudad.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'opponere', which means 'to place in front' or 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to oppose something
    to show resistance or disagreement with an idea or action.
    oponerse a algo
    he was not opposed to change
    he did not show resistance to a transformation or adjustment.
    no se oponía al cambio
    he firmly opposed
    he showed strong resistance or rejection to an idea or proposal.
    se oponía firmemente

    Related Words

    opponent
    A person who opposes another in a discussion or competition.
    oponente
    opposition
    The action of opposing; a group that challenges or criticizes another.
    oposición
    contradict
    To say the opposite of what has been said or stated.
    contradecir

    Slang Meanings

    To disagree informally.
    He opposes everything, like a true rebel.
    Él se opone a todo, como un verdadero rebelde.
    Rejection expressed colloquially.
    When asked, his response was a resounding 'no'; he opposed the idea.
    Cuando le preguntaron, su respuesta fue un 'no' rotundo; se oponía a la idea.