el
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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