adversary

enemigo, adversario

Persona, grupo o fuerza que lucha contra ti o intenta hacerte daño.

En inglés sencillo: A person, group, or force that fights against you or tries to harm you.

• They faced a powerful adversary.
• The two armies studied their adversaries carefully.
• He refused to surrender to his old adversary.

Sinónimos: enemy, opponent, foe

Antónimos: ally

Expresiones frecuentes: powerful adversary, face an adversary, defeat an adversary

adversario, oponente, rival

Persona contra la que compites o discutes.

En inglés sencillo: Someone you compete or argue against.

• She was a worthy adversary at chess.
• His political adversaries challenged every proposal.
• Despite their friendship, they became adversaries in the final match.

Sinónimos: opponent, rival, competitor

Antónimos: ally

Expresiones frecuentes: worthy adversary, political adversary, adversary in debate

contradictorio, contencioso

En que dos partes defienden posturas opuestas, sobre todo ante un tribunal.

En inglés sencillo: Involving opposing sides that argue against each other, especially in a court.

• The court uses an adversary system.
• Both parties presented evidence in adversary proceedings.
• An adversary process allows each side to challenge the other’s claims.

Sinónimos: adversarial

Expresiones frecuentes: adversary system, adversary proceedings, adversary process

hostil, antagónico

Que muestra enemistad y oposición hacia la otra parte.

En inglés sencillo: Unfriendly and opposed to each other.

• The countries have an adversary relationship.
• Their adversary attitude made cooperation difficult.
• Years of distrust had created an adversary relationship between the groups.

Sinónimos: hostile, antagonistic, adversarial

Antónimos: friendly

Expresiones frecuentes: adversary relationship, adversary attitude