opposition

the act of disagreeing with someone or something, especially in a strong way

oposición, desacuerdo

• be opposed to sth

Collocations political opposition · public opposition

• There is strong opposition to the new law.

  Hay una fuerte oposición a la nueva ley.

a group of people who disagree with and try to stop another group, especially in politics or sports

oposición, grupo de oposición

• the opposition party

Collocations opposition leader · opposition candidate

• The opposition won the election.

  La oposición ganó las elecciones.

the force that stops something from moving or working in a particular direction

fuerza de resistencia, oposición física

• opposition to sth

Collocations opposition to motion · opposition to change

• The car's brakes provide strong opposition.

  Los frenos del coche proporcionan una fuerte resistencia.