opposing army

[əˈpoʊzɪŋ ˈɑrmi]
nounpl: opposing armies
exército inimigo
1. a military force that is fighting against another military force; the enemy army in a conflict
The opposing army launched a surprise attack at dawn.
O exército inimigo lançou um ataque surpresa ao amanhecer.
2. in sports or competition, the team or group competing against another
Our team studied the opposing army's defensive strategies.
Nosso time estudou as estratégias defensivas do exército adversário.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'exército inimigo' is primarily used in military history, historical fiction, and formal military contexts. In sports commentary, 'time/equipe adversária' or 'exército adversário' (used metaphorically) is preferred. The term reflects the formal, hierarchical nature of military terminology in both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enemy armyrival forceadversaryhostile forceenemy forces
Antonyms / Antônimos
allied armyfriendly forcesown armysupporting force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exército inimigo
standard usage in military and formal contexts
Brazil - Military
força adversária
technical military terminology
Portugal
exército inimigo
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard in military discourse
Brazil - Sports
time/equipe adversária
used in sports contexts rather than literal armies

Related Words

combatbattlewarfaremilitary conflictadversaryenemytroopsforces

Related Idioms & Phrases

face the opposing army
defeat the opposing army
outnumber the opposing army
meet the opposing army in battle
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