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    Rivalidad (en. Rivalry)

    /riβaliˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Relationship of opposition and competition between two rivals.
    The rivalry between the two football teams is very intense.
    La rivalidad entre los dos equipos de fútbol es muy intensa.
    Attitude that arises from competition between rivals.
    Rivalry between siblings can be common during childhood.
    La rivalidad entre hermanos puede ser común durante la infancia.
    Actions or feelings of contempt towards a rival.
    Their rivalry became personal after several confrontations.
    Su rivalidad se volvió personal tras varios enfrentamientos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rivalitas', which in turn comes from 'rivalis', meaning 'one who uses the same stream' or 'rival'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    healthy rivalry
    Competition that is conducted fairly and amicably.
    rivalidad sana
    to live in rivalry
    To maintain a tense and competitive relationship with someone.
    vivir en rivalidad
    fierce rivalry
    Extremely intense and fierce competition.
    rivalidad encarnizada

    Related Words

    rival
    Person who competes or faces another.
    rival
    competition
    Situation in which two or more parties fight to achieve the same goal.
    competencia
    opponent
    Person who opposes or competes with another.
    oponente

    Slang Meanings

    fierce competition
    The rivalry between the two YouTubers reached levels of fierce competition.
    La rivalidad entre los dos youtubers llegó a niveles de competencia feroz.
    neighborhood rivalry
    In the area, the neighborhood rivalry is felt in every basketball game.
    En la zona, la rivalidad de barrio se siente en cada juego de baloncesto.