Enemiga (en. Enemy)

/eneˈmiɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who feels hatred or aversion towards another.
My sister's enemy always tries to harm her.
La enemiga de mi hermana siempre trata de perjudicarla.
A force or entity that opposes another in a conflict.
In the movie, the main enemy is a powerful witch.
En la película, la enemiga principal es una poderosa bruja.

Etymology

The term 'enemiga' comes from the Latin 'inimica', which means 'enemy' or 'hostile.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be an enemy of someone
To have a hostile relationship with another person.
Ser enemigo de alguien
To have someone as an enemy
To consider someone as an adversary or rival.
Tener a alguien como enemiga
To become an enemy
To develop a relationship of enmity.
Convertirse en enemiga

Related Words

enmity
The state of being enemies.
enemistad
rivalry
Competition or conflict between two people or groups.
rivalidad
hostility
Oppressive or aggressive attitude towards others.
hostilidad

Slang Meanings

Rival in a negative sense
That girl is pure enemy, you can't trust her.
Esa chica es pura enemiga, no se puede confiar en ella.
Intense competitor
In sports, she is always my enemy on the track.
En el deporte, siempre es mi enemiga en la pista.