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oponer — meaning in English

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English meaning

oppose verb To disagree with or actively resist something.
pit noun A hole or hollow in the ground.

Senses

oponer is used for these senses in English:

oppose To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
pit (transitive) To bring (something) into opposition with something else.

pit — full definition

noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
noun The hard stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches or cherries.
verb To set two things or people in direct competition or opposition.
verb To remove the stone from a fruit.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Spanish words

pepa pepita semilla hueso carozo güito pipo box pit foso excavación fosa