El enemigo
Example: El enemigo atacó el castillo durante la noche.
Definition
"El enemigo" refers to a person or group that is actively opposed or hostile, especially in a conflict or war. In historical contexts, "el enemigo" often denotes the opposing side that attacks or defends against one’s own forces, as in the phrase 'El enemigo atacó el castillo durante la noche.'
Etymology
The Spanish phrase "el enemigo" comes from the Latin word 'inimicus,' which means 'unfriendly' or 'hostile.' The term evolved through Old Spanish, retaining its meaning related to opposition or hostility. Did you know that the word 'enemy' in English shares the same Latin root, making them linguistic cousins?
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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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