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    Oposición (en. Opposition)

    /oposiˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of opposing something.
    The opposition to the proposal was evident in the meeting.
    La oposición a la propuesta fue evidente en la reunión.
    Party or group that opposes another in a political context.
    The political opposition criticized the government's decisions.
    La oposición política criticó las decisiones del gobierno.
    Assembly or body that represents the opposition forces in a country.
    The members of the opposition gathered to discuss strategies.
    Los miembros de la oposición se reunieron para discutir estrategias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oppositionem', meaning 'the act of opposing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opposition of forces
    When two forces confront each other.
    oposición de fuerzas
    within the opposition
    Referring to those who are part of the party that opposes.
    dentro de la oposición

    Related Words

    to oppose
    To act against something.
    oponerse
    to resist
    To stand against something.
    resistir

    Slang Meanings

    Resistance to a common idea or proposal.
    That idea found much opposition in the group.
    Esa idea encontró mucha oposición en el grupo.
    Critical attitude towards the government or authority.
    Young people are always in opposition to the decisions of adults.
    Los jóvenes siempre están en oposición a las decisiones de los adultos.