oposiciones
competitive public exams (for civil service)
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/o.po.siˈθjo.nes/
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Cultural Note
Oposiciones are a uniquely Spanish institution. Candidates (opositores) may spend years studying full-time, often supported by family, to pass these gruelling exams that grant access to public sector jobs with lifetime security.
📝 Example Sentences
Lleva tres años preparando oposiciones.
She has been preparing for the public exams for three years.
Las oposiciones para juez son de las más difíciles.
The public exams for becoming a judge are among the hardest.