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A person or group opposing another in a contest, conflict, or competition.
Nel calcio, la squadra avversaria cerca di segnare.
In soccer, the opposing team tries to score.
Gli avversari politici hanno discusso per ore.
The political opponents debated for hours.
Used in sports, politics, legal contexts, and general conflicts.
Do not translate 'avversario' as 'adversary' in everyday speech—it sounds overly formal. Use 'opponent' or 'rival' instead.
'Avversario' can refer to opponents in sports, politics, or conflicts. Always consider the context to choose the most natural English equivalent.
From Latin adversarius ('opponent'), derived from adversus ('against, opposite').
In formal contexts (e.g., law, politics), 'avversario' is preferred over 'nemico' (enemy), which carries stronger negative connotations.