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    Oponente (en. Opponent)

    /o.poˈnen.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who faces another in a debate or competition.
    My opponent in the debate presented very convincing arguments.
    Mi oponente en el debate presentó argumentos muy convincentes.
    Rival in a competition, sport, or other type of confrontation.
    The team had to prepare well to defeat its opponent.
    El equipo tuvo que prepararse bien para vencer a su oponente.
    Individual who opposes a specific idea or proposal.
    In the meeting, my opponent argued against the company's new policy.
    En la reunión, mi oponente argumentó en contra de la nueva política de la empresa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'opponens', which means 'one who opposes'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strong opponent
    Rival that presents a great challenge.
    oponente fuerte
    there is no opponent
    Indicates that there is no rival or competition.
    no hay oponente
    confront an opponent
    To decide to compete or debate with someone.
    enfrentarse a un oponente

    Related Words

    opposition
    Set of people or groups that oppose a government or an idea.
    oposición
    controversy
    Dispute or clash of opposing ideas or positions.
    controversia
    rivalry
    Relationship between two opponents competing for the same goal.
    rivalidad

    Slang Meanings

    The one who gives no respite
    That opponent is the one who gives no respite in the debate.
    Ese oponente es el que no da tregua en el debate.
    Iron rival
    In the championship, my opponent is an iron rival.
    En el campeonato, mi oponente es un rival de fierro.