no me opongo
/no me oponɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'no contest' can be translated into Spanish as no me opongo.
These phrases are used to indicate that one does not object to or challenge a particular statement or decision.
Which one should you use?
While no me opongo indicates you are not actively fighting a decision, the phrase no estoy de acuerdo is a stronger statement of disagreement or a lack of consensus.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase no me opongo is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative, so the speaker is specifically stating their own lack of objection. To express that a group or 'we' does not object, change the pronoun and verb ending to no nos oponemos.
How do you pronounce it?
/no me oponɡo/
Did you know?
- While no me opongo means you do not object, adding the word absolutamente can actually make the statement feel more tentative in some social contexts, as it can sound like you are over-explaining your compliance.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, pairing no me opongo with a slight shrug or a nod can signal that you are conceding to a decision despite having private doubts.
- The verb 'oponer' literally translates to 'to put in the way', meaning that by saying no me opongo, you are saying you will not place yourself in the path of the decision.
Examples in context
- No impugnaré, señoríaI won't challenge, Your Honor
- No me molesta, puedo hacerloIt doesn't bother me, I can do it
- No me opongo a tu decisión.I do not object to your decision.
- En cuanto al nuevo horario, no me opongo.As for the new schedule, I do not object.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a change in the office meeting time.
- María¿Te parece bien cambiar la reunión para las tres?Does it seem okay to you to move the meeting to three?
- DanielSí, no me opongo a ese cambio.Yes, I do not object to that change.
- MaríaPerfecto, entonces queda decidido para mañana.Perfect, then it is decided for tomorrow.
- DanielDe acuerdo, nos vemos mañana.Alright, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
