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"El enemigo" is a form of "enemigo", a noun which is often translated as "enemy". "Entonces" is an adverb which is often translated as "then". Learn more about the difference between "entonces" and "el enemigo" below.
entonces(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. then
Si ellos están aquí, entonces, ¿quién está en casa?If they're here, then who's at home?
a. then
Éramos muy felices entonces.We were very happy then.
a. so
¿Perdimos el tren? Entonces, ¿qué hacemos?We missed the bus? So, what should we do?
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el enemigo, la enemiga, enemigo(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. enemy
Combatirás contra un enemigo formidable que nunca fue vencido.You will fight against a formidable enemy who has never been defeated.
b. opponent
El gobierno lo considera un enemigo más que un aliado.The government considers him an opponent, not an ally.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. enemy
Nosotros flanquearemos al enemigo mientras nuestros aliados atacan su frente.We'll flank the enemy while our allies attack their front.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. opposed to
Soy enemigo acérrimo del tabaco.I'm bitterly opposed to smoking.
a. enemy
Tomamos la fortaleza y capturamos a soldados enemigos.We took the fortress and captured enemy soldiers.
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