objetar
verbUpper-intermediate
What does “objetar” mean in English?
object, raise an objection — to formally express disagreement or opposition; 'objetar que…'; formal register verb
Example sentences
objetar que el plazo era insuficiente
to object that the deadline was insufficient
presentar objeciones formales al proyecto
to raise formal objections to the project
How to use it
'Objetar' means to raise an objection or to express disagreement. It takes a clause ('objetar que…') or direct object ('objetar algo'). The key phrase 'objeción de conciencia' (conscientious objection) and 'objetor de conciencia' are important B2 collocates. It is a formal register verb.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'objetar' (to formally object by raising a specific point) with 'oponerse a' (to oppose broadly) — 'objetar' is more specific to raising a single objection in a debate or legal context.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones específicas 7.1.