Enemigos (en. Enemies)

/e.neˈmi.ɣos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

People who have antagonism or hostility towards each other.

Despite being enemies, they decided to make a truce for the sake of peace.

A pesar de ser enemigos, decidieron hacer una tregua por el bien de la paz.

Those who oppose each other in a competition.

The two teams were enemies in the tournament final.

Los dos equipos eran enemigos en la final del torneo.

Any being that represents a threat or danger.

The enemies of the nation must be stopped before they cause more harm.

Los enemigos de la nación deben ser detenidos antes de que causen más daño.

From Latin 'inimicus', which means opposite or adverse.

hands of enemies

A situation in which one can trust an enemy.

manos de enemigos

counting on enemies

Trusting that opponents behave as expected in a competition.

contar con los enemigos

intimate enemies

People who seem to be enemies, but deep down have a complex relationship.

enemigos íntimos

rival

A person who competes with another, especially in sports.

rival

ally

A person who supports another in a cause or conflict.

aliado

opponent

A person who confronts another in a debate or competition.

oponente

Intimate enemies

They have an intimate enemies relationship; they always fight but help each other in tough times.

Tienen una relación de enemigos íntimos; siempre se pelean, pero se ayudan en momentos difíciles.

Mean mugging

He was mean mugging his enemies at the party.

Estaba mean mugging a sus enemigos en la fiesta.