contrario

Definitions of contrario
  1. noun
    someone who offers opposition
    synonyms: adversario, antagonista, contendedor
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    types:
    duelista
    a person who fights duels
    sitiador
    an enemy who lays siege to your position
    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
  2. noun
    a personal enemy
    synonyms: enemigo, oponente
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    antonyms:
    aliado, coligado
    an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
    types:
    enemigo mortal
    an enemy who wants to kill you
    type of:
    adversario, competidor, contrincante, rival
    the contestant you hope to defeat
  3. noun
    a contestant that you are matched against
    synonyms: oponente
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    type of:
    concursante, contendiente, participante
    a person who participates in competitions
  4. noun
    a relation of direct opposition
    synonyms: lo contrario
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    type of:
    oposición
    the relation between opposed entities
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