a ultranza

Los vecinos lucharon a ultranza por conservar el parque.
The residents fought to the bitter end to preserve the park.
La empresa resistió a ultranza las presiones para cerrar.
The company resisted the pressure to close at all costs.
Se declaró partidaria a ultranza de la libertad de expresión.
She declared herself an uncompromising defender of free speech.
El partido mantuvo una oposición a ultranza.
The party maintained uncompromising opposition.
Defendió su propuesta a ultranza.
She defended her proposal to the bitter end.

Similar words

hasta el extremo

a todo trance

resueltamente

Defendió su propuesta a ultranza.
She defended her proposal to the bitter end.
El partido mantuvo una oposición a ultranza.
The party maintained uncompromising opposition.
Los vecinos lucharon a ultranza por conservar el parque.
The residents fought to the bitter end to preserve the park.
Se declaró partidaria a ultranza de la libertad de expresión.
She declared herself an uncompromising defender of free speech.
La empresa resistió a ultranza las presiones para cerrar.
The company resisted the pressure to close at all costs.

a todo trance

hasta el extremo

resueltamente

Ultranza derives from Latin ultra, “beyond”, evoking a commitment pushed to the limit.

What does a ultranza mean?

With extreme resolve and no retreat.

When is a ultranza used?

For strong defence, opposition or resistance.

What tone does a ultranza have?

It is common in formal news and commentary.

What does a ultranza contrast with?

It contrasts with a qualified or hesitant stance.

What is the origin or form of a ultranza?

Ultranza derives from Latin ultra, “beyond”.

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