opôs-se

[o-POZ-suh]

verb

opposed; resisted

1. past tense, third person singular of 'opor-se' - to express disagreement or resistance against something

She opposed the new policy.

Ela opôs-se à nova política.

2. to stand against; to resist or confront

They opposed the decision firmly.

Eles opuseram-se à decisão firmemente.

3. to be contrary or in conflict with

His actions opposed his words.

Suas ações opuseram-se às suas palavras.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

opôs-se

standard usage

Portugal

opôs-se

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

opor-se a algo - to oppose something

opor-se firmemente - to oppose firmly

opor resistência - to put up resistance

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