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    Oponían (en. Opposed)

    /o-poˈni.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To place something against another thing in a physical or figurative sense.
    The protesters opposed the reform.
    Los manifestantes se oponían a la reforma.
    To contradict or disagree with an idea, action, or proposal.
    The party members opposed the leader's decision.
    Los miembros del partido se oponían a la decisión del líder.
    To provide resistance or difficulty to something.
    Many opposed the restriction of liberties.
    Muchos se oponían a la restricción de las libertades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'opponere', meaning 'to place opposite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    let oneself be opposed
    Accepting opposition without resistance.
    dejarse oponer
    oppose something
    Disagreeing with an idea or proposal.
    oponerse a algo
    I will not oppose
    Indicating that one will not be against something.
    no me opondré

    Related Words

    opponent
    A person who opposes in a debate or competition.
    oponente
    opposition
    Act of opposing, resistance, or rejection of something.
    oposición
    to oppose
    To place something against another thing.
    oponer

    Slang Meanings

    To be against.
    That topic always generates controversy; many oppose.
    Ese tema siempre genera controversia, muchos se oponen.
    To make resistance.
    They oppose like a wall against any change.
    Se oponen como un muro ante cualquier cambio.