El enemigo
Example: El enemigo atacó la ciudad durante la guerra.
Definition
"El enemigo" refers to the opposing party or force in a conflict, war, or competition. It denotes someone or a group that is hostile or adversarial, often threatening or attacking another, as in the phrase: 'El enemigo atacó la ciudad durante la guerra.'
Etymology
The term "el enemigo" comes from the Latin word 'inimicus,' meaning 'unfriendly' or 'hostile.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote an adversary or opponent, especially in contexts of war or conflict. Did you know that 'inimicus' is also the root for the English word 'enemy'?
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"El enemigo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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