oponente
/oh-poh-NEN-teh/
opponent
An oponente is someone you compete against in a game or contest.
oponente(noun)
opponent
?a person you compete against in a game or contest
rival
?someone competing for the same goal
,adversary
?a more formal way to describe someone you are against
📝 In Action
Mi oponente en el ajedrez es muy inteligente.
A1My opponent in chess is very smart.
Los dos oponentes se saludaron antes del partido.
A2The two opponents greeted each other before the match.
Debemos respetar a nuestro oponente político.
B1We must respect our political opponent.
💡 Grammar Points
One word for both genders
This word stays the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman. To show the gender, just change the word 'the' or 'a' before it: 'el oponente' (the male opponent) or 'la oponente' (the female opponent).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't say 'oponenta'
Mistake: "La oponenta."
Correction: La oponente.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sports vs. War
Use 'oponente' for sports, games, and debates. Use 'enemigo' (enemy) only if there is real hatred or a war involved.
Oponente can describe forces or groups that are opposing each other.
oponente(adjective)
opposing
?describing something that is against something else
opponent
?used in anatomy to describe muscles that move opposite to others
📝 In Action
Existen fuerzas oponentes en este conflicto.
B2There are opposing forces in this conflict.
El pulgar tiene un músculo oponente que nos permite agarrar cosas.
C1The thumb has an opponent muscle that allows us to grab things.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing things
When using this as a describing word (adjective), it must match the number of what you are describing. Use 'oponente' for one thing and 'oponentes' for multiple things.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: oponente
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'the female opponent'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'oponente' different from 'adversario'?
They are very similar! 'Oponente' is more common in sports and games, while 'adversario' sounds slightly more formal or serious.
Does 'oponente' change in the plural?
Yes, just add an 's' to make it 'oponentes' when talking about more than one person.