What is the Spanish word for "oppose"?

Learn how to say "oppose" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

oppose

Spanish

oponerse a

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Alternative translations of "oppose"

oponerse
contradecir
resistir
enfrentarse

Examples of how to use "oppose" in Spanish

English
Many people oppose the new law.
Spanish
Muchas personas se oponen a la nueva ley.
English
I oppose the new school rule.
Spanish
Yo me opongo a la nueva regla escolar.
English
She opposed the noisy construction yesterday.
Spanish
Ella se opuso a la construcción ruidosa ayer.
English
They are opposing the unfair policy now.
Spanish
Ellos están oponiéndose a la política injusta ahora.
English
We have opposed that proposal for months.
Spanish
Hemos estado en contra de esa propuesta durante meses.

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Many people oppose the new law.

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