oposición
“oposición” means “opposition” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
opposition
Also: resistance, contrast
📝 In Action
Hay mucha oposición al nuevo proyecto de ley.
B1There is a lot of opposition to the new bill.
Su propuesta encontró una fuerte oposición en la oficina.
B2His proposal met with strong resistance in the office.
the opposition
📝 In Action
La oposición abandonó el parlamento en señal de protesta.
B2The opposition left parliament as a sign of protest.
competitive exam
Also: civil service exam
📝 In Action
Ella está estudiando para la oposición de justicia.
C1She is studying for the justice department competitive exams.
Aprobar una oposición te da un trabajo de por vida.
C1Passing a public service exam gives you a job for life.
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Quick Quiz: oposición
Question 1 of 2
In Spain, if someone says they are 'preparando oposiciones', what are they doing?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'oppositio', which means 'the act of placing against'. It combines 'ob-' (against) and 'ponere' (to place).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'oposición' always feminine?
Yes, like almost all words ending in '-ción', it is always feminine (la oposición).
Can 'oposición' mean the opposite side of a street?
No, for the physical 'opposite side,' you would use 'el lado opuesto' or 'enfrente'.