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avversario
/av.verˈsa.rjo/
opponent
Il nostro avversario è molto forte.
Our opponent is very strong.
neutral
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.
Collocations
avversario direttodirect opponentavversario principalemain opponentsconfiggere l'avversarioto defeat the opponent
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Pro Tip
Avoid literal translations
Do not translate 'avversario' as 'adversary' in everyday speech—it sounds overly formal. Use 'opponent' or 'rival' instead.
Gold Rule
Context matters
'Avversario' can refer to opponents in sports, politics, or conflicts. Always consider the context to choose the most natural English equivalent.
Word Origin
From Latin adversarius ('opponent'), derived from adversus ('against, opposite').
Usage Notes
In formal contexts (e.g., law, politics), 'avversario' is preferred over 'nemico' (enemy), which carries stronger negative connotations.
Word Breakdown
av-
toward, against
prefix-vers-
turned
root-ario
relating to
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese