Spanish Conversation · Level 195
15 words
Spanish word
disidencia
Pronunciation
IPA/disiˈðenθja/
Meaning
- feminine noundissent
Example
En la reunión interna surgió disidencia sobre el proyecto.
There was dissent at the internal meeting over the project.
More examples
En la clase, varios estudiantes expresaron disidencia sobre la interpretación del texto.
In class, several students expressed dissent regarding the interpretation of the text.
Core concept
An official report with one paragraph annotated 'objection' that contrasts with the rest of the text.
Common phrases
expresar disidencia
express dissent
mostrar disidencia
show dissent
manifestar disidencia
voice dissent
Similar words
desacuerdo: Lacks agreement on a matter; a simple or private difference of opinion.
disenso: Formally expresses objection to a group's official position in meetings or records.
crítica: Points out faults or shortcomings about something for evaluation or correction.
protesta: Publicly shows opposition to a decision or system, often through collective actions.
Definition in Spanish
Opinión o posición contraria a la postura mayoritaria o a la línea oficial, especialmente en asuntos políticos o institucionales.
Word origin
Derived from Latin dissidentia, formed from dis- 'apart' plus sedēre 'to sit', the sense of 'sitting apart' produces Spanish disidencia for formal opposition in opinion or policy.
Usage tips
- Casual disagreements normally use phrases like no estar de acuerdo, while disidencia implies a public or organized opposition.
Other meanings
- oppositionnoun
- dissidencenoun
Opposites
- consensoconsensusnoun
- aprobaciónapprovalnoun
Related words
- disidentedissidentnoun