What is the Spanish word for "opponent"?

Learn how to say "opponent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

opponent

Spanish

oponente

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Alternative translations of "opponent"

oponente
adversario

Examples of how to use "opponent" in Spanish

English
He is a very strong political opponent.
Spanish
Él es un oponente político muy fuerte.
English
Her opponent played with surprising patience today.
Spanish
Su oponente jugó con una paciencia sorprendente hoy.
English
He shook hands with his opponent afterward.
Spanish
Se dio la mano con su oponente después.
English
The opponent scored first but lost late.
Spanish
El oponente anotó primero pero perdió al final.
English
Study your opponent before making a move.
Spanish
Estudia a tu oponente antes de hacer un movimiento.

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