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to oppose
01
oponerse, resistir
to firmly resist something
Transitive: to oppose a regulation
Ejemplos
The group opposed the authority ’s orders, continuing to protest despite warnings.
El grupo se opuso a las órdenes de la autoridad, continuando con las protestas a pesar de las advertencias.
02
oponerse a
to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it
Transitive: to oppose a plan or idea
Ejemplos
The senator opposed the bill, citing its potential negative impact on the economy.
El senador se opuso al proyecto de ley, citando su posible impacto negativo en la economía.
03
oponer, contrastar
to place something against another thing in order to create a contrast, balance, or counterbalance
Transitive: to oppose effect of something
Ejemplos
The new policy will oppose the previous one by offering more flexible options.
La nueva política se opondrá a la anterior al ofrecer opciones más flexibles.
04
enfrentar, oponerse a
to engage in a contest or competition with someone, aiming to defeat them
Transitive: to oppose a rival
Ejemplos
She was excited to oppose the defending champion in the upcoming match.
Ella estaba emocionada por oponerse al campeón defensor en el próximo partido.
05
oponerse, contradecir
to counter or raise something or someone against another
Transitive: to oppose sth
Ejemplos
She posed a tough question to oppose the idea of the speaker ’s solution.
Ella planteó una pregunta difícil para oponerse a la idea de la solución del orador.
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