Vs (en. Vs)

[viː ɛs]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An abbreviation used to show opposition, comparison, or competition between two entities.
The football match Barcelona vs Real Madrid is highly anticipated.
El partido de fútbol Barcelona vs Real Madrid es muy esperado.

Etymology

Abbreviation of the Latin 'versus', which means 'against' or 'in front of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

A vs B
Indicates confrontation or comparison between A and B.
A vs B
Team A vs Team B
Commonly used in sports to denote a match between two teams.
Team A vs Team B
Rivalry A vs B
Refers to the competition or controversy between two entities.
Rivalidad A vs B
Debate A vs B
A meeting where two arguments are presented.
Debate A vs B
Comparison A vs B
Analyzes the differences and similarities between two elements.
Comparación A vs B

Related Words

versus
Preposition used to indicate opposition.
versus
competition
Situation where two or more parties compete against each other.
competencia
rivalry
Relationship of competition or antagonism between two parties.
rivalidad

Slang Meanings

Confrontation in a humorous or exaggerated sense.
In the meme battle, I can't wait to see the vs between those creators.
En la pelea de memes, no puedo esperar a ver el vs entre esos creadores.
Referring to a situation of trivial comparison among friends.
We are going to decide the best ice cream in this vs between chocolate and vanilla.
Vamos a decidir el mejor helado en este vs entre chocolate y vainilla.