oponente
“oponente” means “opponent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
opponent
Also: rival, adversary
📝 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.
opposing
Also: opponent
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: oponente
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'the female opponent'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'opponens', which describes someone who is 'placing themselves against' something or someone.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.