English–Spanish
“rival” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/riˈβal/
Example
Mi rival estudia en la misma universidad.
My rival studies at the same university.
How to say “rival” in Spanish
“Rival” in Spanish is rival.
Competitor aiming for the same prize or advantage.
Example sentences with rival
En la final, mi rival directo falló el último tiro.
In the final, my direct rival missed the last shot.
Tips for using rival
- Spanish frequently uses rival with qualifiers like rival directo or rival histórico to mark a notable or recurring opponent, so expect rival to carry stronger contrast than a neutral competitor.