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    Némesis (en. Nemesis)

    /ˈnem.es.is/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Deity of justice and vengeance in Greek mythology.
    In the legend, the nemesis of that warrior was his own arrogance.
    En la leyenda, la némesis de aquel guerrero fue su propia arrogancia.
    Rival that brings about the downfall of someone.
    The protagonist's nemesis was a cunning competitor who always outdid him.
    La némesis del protagonista era un competidor astuto que siempre le superaba.
    A sense of justice that manifests as punishment to the unjust.
    In the end, the nemesis arrived for those who had abused their power.
    Al final, la némesis llegó para quienes habían abusado de su poder.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'némesis', which means 'distribution' and 'punishment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    someone's nemesis
    The rival or enemy that causes a person to face their defeat.
    la némesis de alguien
    to encounter one's nemesis
    To have to face a formidable enemy or rival.
    encontrarse con la némesis
    the nemesis of power
    A force that acts against oppression or abuse of power.
    la némesis del poder

    Related Words

    revenge
    Action of avenging a grievance or harm received.
    venganza
    justice
    Moral principle that associates actions with correct or equitable consequences.
    justicia
    opponent
    Person or entity that faces another in competition or dispute.
    oponente

    Slang Meanings

    unbeatable rival
    That team has become the invincible nemesis of all.
    Ese equipo se ha convertido en la némesis invencible de todos.
    deserved punishment
    What happened to him was his nemesis; it was just a matter of time.
    Lo que le pasó fue su némesis, era solo una cuestión de tiempo.