el rival
-the rival
See the entry for rival.

rival

rival(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. rival
Tenemos que atraer a los clientes de las empresas rivales.We have to lure the clients of our rival companies.
b. competing
Muchos equipos rivales quieren contratar a nuestro arquero.Many competing teams want to hire our goalkeeper.
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. opponent
Le gané a mi rival 3 a 0.I defeated my opponent 3-0.
b. competitor
Tenemos que entrenar más duro que nuestros rivales.We have to train harder than our competitors.
c. rival
No le quites los ojos de encima a tu rival.Don't take your eyes off your rival.
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