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    Adversarios (en. Opponents)

    /aḋβeɾˈsaɾjos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Enemies or rivals in a competition or confrontation.
    The adversaries in the final of the tournament were very well prepared.
    Los adversarios en la final del torneo estaban muy bien preparados.
    Opponents in a debate or dispute.
    The political adversaries exchanged heated arguments in the debate.
    Los adversarios políticos intercambiaron argumentos acalorados en el debate.
    People who confront each other in any type of conflict or struggle.
    The adversaries met in the ring during the fight.
    Los adversarios se encontraron en el ring durante la pelea.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'adversarius', meaning 'opposite' or 'enemy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to know one's adversaries
    Understanding the weaknesses and strengths of the opponent.
    conocer a los adversarios
    to fight against adversaries
    Participating in a competition or conflict with opponents.
    luchar contra adversarios
    to stand up to adversaries
    Facing enemies or rivals with determination.
    hacer frente a los adversarios

    Related Words

    opponent
    A person who faces another in a competition.
    oponente
    competition
    The act of competing among adversaries.
    competencia
    rivalry
    The relationship of competition or enmity between adversaries.
    rivalidad

    Slang Meanings

    Rival
    In the world of sports, that player is my biggest adversary.
    En el mundo del deporte, ese jugador es mi mayor adversario.
    Enemy
    Don't give your adversary any opportunities.
    No le dejes a tu adversario ninguna oportunidad.