oponente /ˌoponˈɛnte/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "opponent".

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Source term
opponent
Translation
oponente
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".

Dictionary form oponente
Article el
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural oponentes
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el oponente
Examples
Esto es el oponente.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Su oponente en el partido final era el vigente campeón nacional de Alemania.

English: Her opponent in the final match was the reigning national champion from Germany.

B2 · participantsAndProfessionals

Derrotó a su rival político por un número de votos sorprendentemente pequeño.

English: He defeated his political opponent by a surprisingly small number of votes.

B2 · participantsAndProfessionals

Cada oponente en el torneo era un jugador de ajedrez experimentado y bien entrenado.

English: Every opponent in the tournament was an experienced and well-trained chess player.

B2 · participantsAndProfessionals

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