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    Rival (en. Rival)

    /ˈri.val/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person or group that competes against another in some activity.
    The opposing team is considered our main rival in the league.
    El equipo adversario se considera nuestro principal rival en la liga.
    A thing that competes in quality or appeal with another.
    This phone model is a direct competitor to the new release from the competition.
    Este modelo de teléfono es un rival directo del nuevo lanzamiento de la competencia.
    Competitor in the field of business or sports.
    The company aims to surpass its rival in sales this year.
    La empresa busca superar a su rival en ventas este año.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rivalis', meaning 'one who shares the river', referring to someone who is a competitor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lifelong rival
    A person with whom one has competed for a long time.
    rival de toda la vida
    to be a rival
    To be in a situation of competition with someone.
    ser rival
    rivalry
    Competition between two or more parties.
    rivalidad

    Related Words

    competition
    The act of competing.
    competencia
    hiring
    The act of employing or hiring.
    contratación
    opposition
    Resistance or action of opposing.
    oposición

    Slang Meanings

    In the sports field, someone who is considered a feared rival.
    That player is a feared rival in the championship.
    Ese jugador es un rival temido en el campeonato.
    Childhood rival, known since childhood.
    We have always been rivals since elementary school.
    Siempre hemos sido rivales desde la primaria.