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archienemigo

archenemy

noun ar-chee-eh-neh-MEE-goh Rare

Also means

arch-rival

Usage Note

Archienemigo is formed with the prefix archi- (from Greek arkhi-, 'chief') intensifying enemigo. The feminine form is archienemiga. It is used both seriously and humorously. The prefix archi- attaches to other adjectives and nouns in Spanish to indicate the superlative degree: archifamoso, archiduque.

Examples

"Batman y el Joker son archienemigos."

Natural Translation

Batman and the Joker are archenemies.

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