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opposition
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (antagonism)
a. la oposición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The cuts to the social system were met with fierce opposition.Los recortes al sistema social fueron recibidos con una oposición feroz.
b. la resistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Opposition to the planned health reform has been steadily increasing.La resistencia a la reforma de salud prevista viene creciendo en forma sostenida.
2. (politics)
a. la oposición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The opposition is determined to win back the majority this election.La oposición está decidida a volver a ganar la mayoría en esta elección.
3. (sports)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The opposition has caused us four turnovers. We need to maintain possession.El equipo contrario nos ha hecho perder cuatro veces el balón. Tenemos que mantener la posesión.
There's no way the opposition can come back. We're up by 20 points!No hay manera de que los contrarios remonten. ¡Llevamos una ventaja de 20 puntos!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (politics)
a. de la oposición
The opposition party will do anything to lambast our policies.El partido de la oposición hará lo que sea para fustigar nuestras políticas.
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