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A simple illustration of two stylized people facing each other. One person holds up an open hand, palm facing forward, toward the other person, symbolizing a formal objection or challenge.

objeción

ohb-heh-SYOHN

nounfB1
objection?formal disagreement or challenge
Also:protest?strong statement of disapproval,challenge?disputing a decision

📝 In Action

El abogado levantó una objeción durante el juicio.

B2

The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.

Si tienes alguna objeción a mi plan, dímela ahora.

B1

If you have any objection to my plan, tell me now.

Su única objeción fue el alto precio del viaje.

B1

His only reservation (or objection) was the high price of the trip.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • protesta (protest)
  • desacuerdo (disagreement)

Antonyms

  • aceptación (acceptance)
  • aprobación (approval)

Common Collocations

  • presentar una objeción – to lodge/submit an objection
  • levantar una objeción – to raise an objection (often legal)
  • poner objeciones – to object / to raise objections

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

Remember that 'objeción' is a feminine word, like most Spanish words ending in -ción. Always use feminine articles with it: 'la objeción' (the objection), 'una objeción' (an objection).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: "Hacer una objeción."

Correction: The most natural verbs are 'presentar' (to present/lodge) or 'poner' (to put): 'Poner una objeción.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Disagreement Formally

If you are in a meeting or want to express strong but polite disagreement, use 'Tengo una objeción' (I have an objection) or 'Mi única objeción es...' (My only objection is...).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: objeción

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'objeción'?

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Word Family

objetar(to object) - verb
objetable(objectionable) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Por qué 'objeción' lleva acento (tilde)? (Why does 'objeción' have an accent mark?)

The accent mark on the 'o' is necessary because Spanish words ending in -n, -s, or a vowel are normally stressed on the second-to-last syllable. Since the stress in 'objeción' falls strongly on the final syllable (-ción), we must use the accent mark to show this exception to the normal stress rule.