objeción
nounCEFR B2
What does “objeción” mean in English?
objection, counter-argument
objection, counter-argument (la principal objeción a… — a formal structured challenge to a position)
Example sentences
La principal objeción al modelo es su falta de aplicabilidad en contextos con recursos limitados.
The main objection to the model is its lack of applicability in resource-limited contexts.
Antes de responder a las objeciones que se han planteado, me gustaría precisar en qué sentido lo propuse.
Before responding to the objections that have been raised, I'd like to clarify the sense in which I proposed it.
No tengo objeción alguna a que se incorporen modificaciones, siempre que no alteren los principios fundamentales.
I have no objection to modifications being incorporated, as long as they don't alter the fundamental principles.
How to use it
La objeción ('objection', 'counter-argument') is the key noun for naming a point that challenges a position. At B2 it is used to frame debate moves formally: 'La principal objeción a este plan es…', 'Responder a las objeciones de…', 'Presentar una objeción'. Note the accent on the ó. It belongs to the same semantic family as el inconveniente (drawback), la reserva (reservation), el reparo (qualm), but objeción is the most formal and direct. Common verb collocations: plantear, presentar, formular, rebatir, responder a + una objeción.
Common mistake
Don't confuse la objeción (formal objection, a structured counter-argument) with el inconveniente (a practical downside) or la duda (a doubt). In formal debate 'objeción' is the right word; in casual conversation 'un problema' or 'me preocupa que…' is more natural. Note: 'no tengo objeción a que…' triggers subjunctive because it involves consent to a future proposition (indirect volition). Accent: objeción (stress on the final syllable), plural: objeciones.