Rivalidades (en. Rivalries)

/ri.va.li.da.des/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Situations or circumstances in which two or more parties compete against each other.
Sports rivalries between teams can be very intense.
Las rivalidades deportivas entre equipos pueden ser muy intensas.
Conflicts that arise from competition between individuals or groups.
Family rivalries often affect group cohesion.
Las rivalidades familiares a menudo afectan la cohesión del grupo.
Tensions that may exist in any type of relationship where there is competition.
In the business world, rivalries can drive innovation.
En el mundo empresarial, las rivalidades pueden impulsar la innovación.

Etymology

From Latin 'rivalitas', which derives from 'rivalis', one who shares a river with another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sports rivalry
intense competition between teams or athletes.
rivalidad sports
historical rivalry
conflicts or competitions throughout history between two groups or countries.
rivalidad histórica
academic rivalries
competition among students or universities.
rivalidades académicas

Related Words

rival
Individual or group that competes with another.
rival
competitor
Person or entity that strives for the same goal.
competidor
opponent
Person who faces another in a competition.
oponente

Slang Meanings

Friendly competitions
They have very healthy rivalries on the basketball court.
Tienen unas rivalidades muy sanas en la cancha de baloncesto.
Conflicts among friends
Their rivalries are just part of the fun.
Sus rivalidades son solo parte de la diversión.