objetar

Senses

1. 1.

   to object

   to express disagreement or opposition to something

2. 2.

   to raise an objection

   to present a contrary argument or reason against something

Examples

• "O advogado objetou a inclusão dessa prova no processo."

  The lawyer objected to the inclusion of that evidence in the case.

• "Ninguém objetou quando ela propôs a mudança de horário."

  Nobody objected when she proposed the schedule change.

• "Ele sempre objeta tudo o que eu sugiro nas reuniões."

  He always objects to everything I suggest in meetings.

Usage

Formal register, commonly used in legal, professional, and academic contexts. Often followed by the preposition "a" (objetar a algo). More common alternatives in casual speech include "discordar" or "se opor a."