Significado de opponent en inglés
opponentopponent /əˈpəʊnənt $ əˈpoʊ-/ noun [countable] 
Ver todas las traducciones1someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argumentpersona a la que intentas vencer en una competición, juego, pelea o discusión: 
Graf’s opponent in today’s final will be Sukova.La rival de Graf en la final de hoy será Sukova.leading/main/chief opponent During the primary elections, McCain was Bush’s leading opponent.Durante las elecciones primarias, McCain era el principal rival de Bush.formidable/worthy opponent In debate he was a formidable opponent.En el debate, era un oponente formidable. He is admired even by his political opponents.Es admirado incluso por sus adversarios políticos.2someone who disagrees with a plan, idea, or system and wants to try to stop or change itpersona que no está de acuerdo con un plan, idea o sistema y quiere intentar detenerlo o cambiarlo OPP proponentopponent of Rodgers was not an opponent of the new airport.Rodgers no era un opositor del nuevo aeropuerto.bitter/vocal/outspoken opponent an outspoken opponent of gun controlun opositor declarado al control de armasCOLLOCATIONSCOLOCACIONES– Meaning 1— Significado 1adjectivesadjetivossomebody's main/chief opponent· Who was her main opponent for the presidential nomination?· ¿Quién era su principal rival por la candidatura presidencial?a leading opponent (=one of the main opponents)· In July the authorities arrested two leading opponents of the government.· En julio, las autoridades arrestaron a dos destacados opositores al gobierno.a strong/tough opponent (=one that is difficult to defeat)· Arizona is a strong opponent, but the Oregon team intend to beat them.· Arizona es un rival fuerte, pero el equipo de Oregón tiene intención de ganarles.a formidable opponent (=a very strong opponent)· In debate, he was a formidable opponent.· En el debate, era un oponente formidable.a dangerous opponent (=one who might defeat you)· In tomorrow's match, he will take on his most dangerous opponent.· En el partido de mañana, se enfrentará a su oponente más peligroso.a political opponent· the president's political opponents· los adversarios políticos del presidentea worthy opponent (=one who deserves respect)· The Democratic Senator has shown himself to be a worthy opponent.· El senador demócrata ha demostrado ser un oponente digno.verbsverbosface an opponent· The team were facing their final opponent of the season.· El equipo se enfrentaba a su último rival de la temporada.defeat an opponent· She came within three points of defeating her opponent.· Estuvo a solo tres puntos de derrotar a su oponente.outfox/outwit/outmanoeuvre an opponent (=gain an advantage over an opponent by being more intelligent or skilful than they are)· Football is all about outwitting your opponents.· El fútbol consiste en superar en astucia a tus oponentes.COLLOCATIONSCOLOCACIONES– Meaning 2— Significado 2adjectivesadjetivosthe main/chief opponent· one of the new law's main opponents· uno de los principales opositores a la nueva leya leading opponent (=one of the main opponents, often influencing other people)· She was a leading opponent of gun control in the Senate.· Era una de las principales opositoras al control de armas en el Senado.a strong opponent (=one who feels strongly that a particular thing is wrong and tries to stop it)· Brennan was a strong opponent of the death penalty.· Brennan era un firme opositor a la pena de muerte.a fierce/bitter opponent (=a very strong opponent, who often expresses their opinions angrily)· She became well-known as a bitter opponent of slavery.· Se hizo famosa como una acérrima opositora a la esclavitud.a vigorous opponent (=one who opposes something with a lot of energy and determination)· a vigorous opponent of the use of nuclear weapons· un opositor enérgico al uso de armas nuclearesan outspoken/vocal opponent (=one who publicly expresses disagreement with something)· He was a vocal opponent of closer relations with the United States.· Era un opositor declarado al acercamiento con Estados Unidos.a vociferous opponent (=one who publicly expresses very strong disagreement)· Many residents were vociferous opponents of the plan.· Muchos residentes eran opositores vociferantes al plan.
Ver todas las traducciones1someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argumentpersona a la que intentas vencer en una competición, juego, pelea o discusión: Graf’s opponent in today’s final will be Sukova.La rival de Graf en la final de hoy será Sukova.leading/main/chief opponent During the primary elections, McCain was Bush’s leading opponent.Durante las elecciones primarias, McCain era el principal rival de Bush.formidable/worthy opponent In debate he was a formidable opponent.En el debate, era un oponente formidable. He is admired even by his political opponents.Es admirado incluso por sus adversarios políticos.2someone who disagrees with a plan, idea, or system and wants to try to stop or change itpersona que no está de acuerdo con un plan, idea o sistema y quiere intentar detenerlo o cambiarlo OPP proponentopponent of Rodgers was not an opponent of the new airport.Rodgers no era un opositor del nuevo aeropuerto.bitter/vocal/outspoken opponent an outspoken opponent of gun controlun opositor declarado al control de armasCOLLOCATIONSCOLOCACIONES– Meaning 1— Significado 1adjectivesadjetivossomebody's main/chief opponent· Who was her main opponent for the presidential nomination?· ¿Quién era su principal rival por la candidatura presidencial?a leading opponent (=one of the main opponents)· In July the authorities arrested two leading opponents of the government.· En julio, las autoridades arrestaron a dos destacados opositores al gobierno.a strong/tough opponent (=one that is difficult to defeat)· Arizona is a strong opponent, but the Oregon team intend to beat them.· Arizona es un rival fuerte, pero el equipo de Oregón tiene intención de ganarles.a formidable opponent (=a very strong opponent)· In debate, he was a formidable opponent.· En el debate, era un oponente formidable.a dangerous opponent (=one who might defeat you)· In tomorrow's match, he will take on his most dangerous opponent.· En el partido de mañana, se enfrentará a su oponente más peligroso.a political opponent· the president's political opponents· los adversarios políticos del presidentea worthy opponent (=one who deserves respect)· The Democratic Senator has shown himself to be a worthy opponent.· El senador demócrata ha demostrado ser un oponente digno.verbsverbosface an opponent· The team were facing their final opponent of the season.· El equipo se enfrentaba a su último rival de la temporada.defeat an opponent· She came within three points of defeating her opponent.· Estuvo a solo tres puntos de derrotar a su oponente.outfox/outwit/outmanoeuvre an opponent (=gain an advantage over an opponent by being more intelligent or skilful than they are)· Football is all about outwitting your opponents.· El fútbol consiste en superar en astucia a tus oponentes.COLLOCATIONSCOLOCACIONES– Meaning 2— Significado 2adjectivesadjetivosthe main/chief opponent· one of the new law's main opponents· uno de los principales opositores a la nueva leya leading opponent (=one of the main opponents, often influencing other people)· She was a leading opponent of gun control in the Senate.· Era una de las principales opositoras al control de armas en el Senado.a strong opponent (=one who feels strongly that a particular thing is wrong and tries to stop it)· Brennan was a strong opponent of the death penalty.· Brennan era un firme opositor a la pena de muerte.a fierce/bitter opponent (=a very strong opponent, who often expresses their opinions angrily)· She became well-known as a bitter opponent of slavery.· Se hizo famosa como una acérrima opositora a la esclavitud.a vigorous opponent (=one who opposes something with a lot of energy and determination)· a vigorous opponent of the use of nuclear weapons· un opositor enérgico al uso de armas nuclearesan outspoken/vocal opponent (=one who publicly expresses disagreement with something)· He was a vocal opponent of closer relations with the United States.· Era un opositor declarado al acercamiento con Estados Unidos.a vociferous opponent (=one who publicly expresses very strong disagreement)· Many residents were vociferous opponents of the plan.· Muchos residentes eran opositores vociferantes al plan.