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How to Say "dissenter" in Spanish

The Spanish word fordissenteris opositorB2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
one who opposes the majority
Two people standing on opposite sides of a line, facing each other with crossed arms to show disagreement.

Examples

Es un fuerte opositor a la nueva ley de transporte.

He is a strong opponent of the new transport law.

Los opositores al régimen fueron arrestados.

The opponents of the regime were arrested.

El principal opositor del alcalde criticó su discurso.

The mayor's main opponent criticized his speech.

Using with 'a' and 'de'

You can be an 'opositor a' (opponent to a plan) or 'opositor de' (opponent of a person/group).

Opositor vs. Oponente

Mistake:El opositor en el partido de tenis fue muy difícil.

Correction: El oponente/rival en el partido de tenis fue muy difícil.

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