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enemigos

eh-neh-MEE-gos/e.neˈmi.ɣos/

“enemigos” means “enemies” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

enemies

Also: foes, adversaries
NounmA2
A storybook illustration showing two cartoon figures standing far apart, separated by a jagged line, both looking angry and hostile towards the other.

📝 In Action

Los dos equipos eran viejos enemigos en el campo de fútbol.

A2

The two teams were old enemies on the soccer field.

El presidente dijo que la pobreza y la corrupción son los verdaderos enemigos del país.

B1

The president said that poverty and corruption are the country's true enemies.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • adversarios (adversaries)
  • oponentes (opponents)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • enemigos jurados – sworn enemies
  • hacer enemigos – to make enemies

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser enemigo de algo – to be opposed to something or dislike something strongly

hostile

Also: opposing
AdjectivemB2formal
A colorful storybook illustration showing a red arrow and a blue arrow pointed directly at each other, symbolizing opposing and hostile forces.

📝 In Action

Las fuerzas enemigos intentaron un ataque sorpresa al amanecer.

B2

The hostile forces attempted a surprise attack at dawn.

El informe identificó varios grupos enemigos de la libertad de expresión.

C1

The report identified several groups hostile to freedom of expression.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "enemigos" in Spanish:

adversaries→enemies→foes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: enemigos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'enemigos'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
enemigo(enemy (singular, masculine)) — Noun
enemiga(enemy (singular, feminine)) — Noun
enemistad(enmity, hostility) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
amigoscastigos
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *inimicus*, which literally meant 'not a friend.' It is formed by combining the negative prefix *in-* (meaning 'not') and *amicus* (meaning 'friend').

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: nemiciFrench: ennemis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'enemigos' and 'rivales'?

Both refer to opposition. 'Enemigos' implies deep hatred, war, or serious conflict. 'Rivales' usually refers to competition in sports, business, or politics where the opposition is less personal or violent.

Why does 'enemigos' look like 'amigos'?

They share the same root! Both words come from the Latin word for 'friend' (*amicus*). 'Amigos' means friends, while 'enemigos' includes the negative prefix 'en-' (like 'un-' in English), meaning 'not friends.'