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enemigo

enemy

noun adjective eh-NEH-mee-goh Less Common
People & Society Military

Origin: From Latin inimicus, not a friend.

Also means

foe

Usage Note

Enemigo functions as both noun (el enemigo, the enemy) and adjective (fuego enemigo, enemy fire). The feminine is enemiga. The expression hacerse enemigo de means 'to make an enemy of'. It contrasts with rival (which implies competition without hostility) and adversario (formal adversary in debate or sport).

Examples

"No tengo enemigos en esta empresa."

Natural Translation

I have no enemies in this company.

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