opposite

opposto, di fronte

Situato dall’altra parte, proprio di fronte a qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: On the other side, directly facing someone or something.

• She sat on the opposite side.
• A bridge connects the opposite banks of the river.
• We put the mirror on the opposite wall.

Sinonimi: facing

Espressioni comuni: opposite side, opposite bank, opposite wall

opposto, contrario

Che va o è rivolto nella direzione completamente contraria.

In inglese semplice: Going or facing completely the other way.

• They walked in opposite directions.
• The car was facing the opposite way.
• Turn around and head in the opposite direction.

Sinonimi: reverse, contrary

Contrari: same

Espressioni comuni: opposite direction, opposite way, opposite directions

opposto

Che è l’altro di due tipi o possibilità complementari o completamente diversi.

In inglese semplice: Being the other of two matching or completely different types or choices.

• They hold opposite views on education.
• The magnets have opposite poles.
• She felt nervous talking to someone of the opposite sex.

Sinonimi: contrary, contrasting

Contrari: same

Espressioni comuni: opposite sex, opposite views, opposite poles

opposto, contrario

Persona o cosa molto diversa da un’altra, soprattutto il suo esatto contrario.

In inglese semplice: A person or thing that is very different from another, especially its reverse.

• Cold is the opposite of hot.
• My sister is my opposite in almost every way.
• He did the exact opposite of what I asked.

Come si usa: the opposite of someone/something (His answer was the opposite of mine.)

Sinonimi: reverse, contrary

Espressioni comuni: the exact opposite, opposite of something, complete opposite

avversario

Persona contro cui si combatte o si gareggia.

In inglese semplice: A person you fight or compete against.

• He faced his opposite in the ring.
• Each fighter watched his opposite closely.
• She defeated her opposite after a long contest.

Sinonimi: opponent, adversary, rival

Contrari: ally

Espressioni comuni: face an opposite, his opposite

di fronte

In un posto situato proprio davanti a qualcuno o qualcosa, dall’altra parte.

In inglese semplice: In a place directly across from someone or something.

• I sat down and she sat opposite.
• The house directly opposite has a red door.
• He waved at the people standing opposite.

Sinonimi: across, across the way

Espressioni comuni: sit opposite, stand opposite, directly opposite

di fronte a

Direttamente dall’altra parte rispetto a qualcuno o qualcosa, in posizione frontale.

In inglese semplice: Directly across from or facing someone or something.

• The shop is opposite the bank.
• She sat opposite me at dinner.
• They live opposite a large park.

Come si usa: opposite someone/something (The cafe is opposite the station.)

Sinonimi: across from, facing

Espressioni comuni: opposite someone, opposite the hotel, sit opposite someone

al fianco di, accanto a

Indica che si recita in un ruolo principale insieme a un altro attore, spesso interpretando il suo partner romantico.

In inglese semplice: Playing a main acting role alongside another actor, often as their romantic partner.

• She stars opposite a famous actor.
• He played opposite his wife in the comedy.
• Who will appear opposite her in the new film?

Come si usa: play/star opposite someone (She starred opposite her brother in the film.)

Sinonimi: alongside

Espressioni comuni: star opposite someone, play opposite someone, act opposite someone