Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/eneˈmiɣo/

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Translation

enemy

Word origin

From Latin inimicus ('enemy'), from in- ('not') plus amicus ('friend'). The same root gives English enemy and inimical.

Origin
Latin
Root
inimicus
English cognates
enemy, inimical, amicable

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralenemigos

Examples

ataco amanecer.

The enemy attacked at dawn.

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Better to have one good friend than a thousand enemies.

convertido .

He has become his own worst enemy.

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Alcohol can be a serious enemy of one's health.

hacerse tontería.

It is not good to make an enemy of the boss over a trifle.

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This word is part of lesson 15.