rivalry

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BrE /ˈraɪvəlriː/ AmE /ˈraɪvəlri/

noun en → es

1 COMPETITION [singular] B1

a situation in which two or more people, teams, etc. compete against each other for the same thing

competencia, rivalidad

  • rivalry between A and B

Collocations business rivalry · sports rivalry

  • There is a fierce rivalry between the two companies.

    Hay una fuerte rivalidad entre las dos empresas.

2 HOSTILITY [singular] B2

a situation in which people or groups are unfriendly towards each other because they want the same thing and do not like each other

enemistad, hostilidad

  • rivalry between A and B

Collocations political rivalry · personal rivalry

  • The political rivalry between the two parties has intensified.

    La rivalidad política entre los dos partidos se ha intensificado.