opositor
opositór with stress marks
oppositor; adversary; competitor
Usage Note
Opositor is borrowed from Spanish 'opositor' and refers to a person who opposes or competes against another, often in competitive examinations, elections, or legal disputes. It is used in formal legal and academic contexts as well as in political writing.
Examples
" Matalino ang aming opositor. "
Natural Translation
Our opponent is smart.
Literal Translation
Smart the our opponent.
" Sila ang mga pangunahing opositor sa eleksyon. "
Natural Translation
They are the main competitors in the election.
Literal Translation
They the main competitors in election.
" Bagaman magkalaban sila sa eleksyon, iginalang ng kandidato ang kanyang opositor sa harap ng mga botante. "
Natural Translation
Although they were rivals in the election, the candidate respected his opponent in front of the voters.
Literal Translation
Although opponents they in election, respected the candidate the his opponent in front of the voters.
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