Enemigo (en. Enemy)

/e.ne.'mi.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who opposes or shows hostility towards someone.

The enemy was at the gates of the city.

El enemigo se encontraba a las puertas de la ciudad.

A person who, through their actions or words, seeks to harm another.

There is always an enemy in the shadows trying to destabilize the group.

Siempre hay un enemigo en la sombra que intenta desestabilizar el grupo.

Opponent or adversary, especially in contexts of conflict.

The public enemy number one was finally captured.

El enemigo público número uno fue finalmente capturado.

From Latin 'inimicus', which means 'hostile' or 'adversary'.

to a fleeing enemy, a silver bridge

It is used to express that it is better to let go of someone who opposes you.

a enemigo que huye, puente de plata

to have an intimate enemy

It refers to someone who, although appearing to be a friend, is actually hostile.

tener un enemigo íntimo

to be one's own enemy

It indicates that one acts against one's own interests.

ser enemigo de uno mismo

hostility

Attitude of rejection or aggression towards someone.

hostilidad

conflict

Fight or dispute between two or more parties.

conflicto

rivalry

Intense competition between individuals or groups.

rivalidad

Buddy of an enemy.

That guy is not my friend, he's a disguised enemy.

Ese tipo no es mi amigo, es un enemigo disfrazado.

Enemy in a game or competition context.

Today is game day, and I will be the enemy on the board.

Hoy es un día de juego y seré el enemigo en el tablero.