Oppongo

Oppongo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Italian verb opporre, meaning “I oppose” or “I counter.” It is used when presenting a counter-argument, resisting a proposal, or placing an objection against something. The word can appear in formal discourse, debate, or written argumentation.

Origin and forms: Opporre derives from Latin opponere, formed with the prefix ob- and ponere, literally “to place against.” In Italian, opporre conveys opposing a claim or proposition. Other present-tense forms include: tu opponi, lui oppone, noi opponiamo, voi opponete, loro oppongono. The reflexive form opporsi exists as io mi oppongo, meaning “I oppose (myself to)” or, more commonly, “I oppose this.”

Usage and examples: Opporre is transitive and typically followed by a noun or clause describing what is being opposed, such as una tesi, un’argomentazione, or una proposta. Examples: “Io oppongo una tesi basata su dati non sufficienti.” “Mi oppongo a questa proposta.” The latter uses the reflexive form with a sense of opposition to an offered plan or idea.

See also: Opporsi, Opposizione, Obiezione. These related terms cover reflexive opposition, formal objections, and the broader notion of counter-arguments in Italian discourse.