Oponentes (en. Opponents)
/opoˈnentes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who compete or disagree in a given context.
The political opponents debated various relevant topics.
Los oponentes políticos debatieron sobre varios temas relevantes.
In a game or sport, those who compete on the opposite side.
Our opponents are very strong in this league.
Nuestros oponentes son muy fuertes en esta liga.
In a trial, the opposing parties in the legal process.
The opponents presented contradictory evidence before the judge.
Los oponentes presentaron pruebas contradictorias ante el juez.
Etymology
From Latin 'opponens', which means 'one who opposes'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
opponents in the debate
The parties that present contradictory viewpoints in a discussion.
oponentes en el debate
strong opponent
An adversary that poses a considerable challenge.
oponente fuerte
political opponent
A rival in an electoral or governmental context.
oponente político
Related Words
to oppose
Accepting something or someone as an enemy or rival.
oponerse
opposition
The action of opposing; a group that concludes in differentiating or counteracting.
oposición
competition
A situation where two or more people or groups attempt to outperform each other.
competencia
Slang Meanings
Neighborhood rival
That guy is my neighborhood opponent in the soccer league.
Ese tipo es mi oponente del barrio en la liga de fútbol.
Trusted contender
I always know that my opponents are fair, even in competitions.
Siempre sé que mis oponentes son justos, incluso en competencias.