adjective/verb (past participle)
oposto, contrário, contra
1. In disagreement or conflict with something; against
They are opposed to the new policy.
Eles são contra a nova política.
2. Situated on the other side; facing each other
The two teams sat on opposed benches.
Os dois times sentaram em bancos opostos.
3. Past tense of oppose; to resist or confront
She opposed the decision firmly.
Ela se opôs à decisão firmemente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
as opposed to - em contraste com
opposed to one another - opostos um ao outro
dead set opposed - absolutamente contra
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