opponent

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɒpənənt/ AmE /ˈɑːpənənt/

noun en → es

1 ENEMY/FOE [singular] B2

a person who opposes you or your ideas, especially in a war or fight

enemigo, adversario

Collocations opponent in battle

  • He was a fierce opponent on the battlefield.

    Fue un adversario feroz en el campo de batalla.

2 COMPETITOR [singular] B1

a person who competes against you in a game or sport

contrincante, oponente

Collocations opponent in a match

  • She faced her toughest opponent yet.

    Se enfrentó a su oponente más difícil hasta ahora.

3 ARGUMENT [singular] B2

a person who argues against you in an argument or debate

contrario, adversario en un debate

Collocations opponent in a discussion

  • He was a formidable opponent in the debate.

    Fue un oponente formidable en el debate.