oposición
sustantivo femenino
| 1. | [generalmente] opposition |
| 2. | [resistencia] resistance |
| 3. | (generalmente plural)
[examen]
public entrance examination
oposición a profesor public examination to be a teacher preparar oposiciones to be studying for a public entrance examination |
| Oposiciones |
| These are public examinations held to fill vacancies in the public sector on a national, provincial or local basis. The positions attained through these exams normally imply a job for life (with a working day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and they are much sought after in a country with a tradition of high unemployment. There are usually far too many candidates for every job advertised, so the requirements listed can be extremely rigorous: if you apply to be a mailman or a clerk you may have to show an in-depth knowledge of the Constitution. This is why many people spend years preparing for these examinations, especially for posts with more responsibility. |
